early gaunt details
Bill,
Aucioneer DNW sales info:
"The new company J.R. Gaunt & Son was established in Birmingham in 1884.
... In 1899 they were incorporated ... By 1905 they had opened an office in London"
Gaunt itself states that they took over London based Edward Thurkle in 1897.
I think this gave them their first London base (and 200 years of history)
From a sword sold at an auction: J.R. GAUNT & SON LIMITED (LATE EDWARD THURKLE)
To put records straight:
Edward Thurkle went bankrupt in august 1899. A month later a trustee was appointed.
Does anyone know of QVC badges with "J.R. Gaunt & Son, London" marks?
regards,
btns
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