BL sub group?

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Hi all

While looking for something "completely different", as The Monty Python sketch would go, I found this.

Sorry that the front pic isn't much better but it says B.E.S.L. to the lower scroll. Maker is good old J R Gaunt.

As I post this, I have one of Bob Marley's tunes going on in my head....

Thoughts as to period?

Mike V, are you there? Hi mate, hope '23 is off to a good start.

Actually, best wishes to all for a much better New Year!