Originally Posted by
redcaymatt
Bates didn't open up shop till the mid 20's and didn't use the diadrant fork until 36 so I'm thinking you're off on the 1910 date.
My thoughts exactly, Matt.
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Lenton58 - the distinction between the Bateses didn't start until post-war. The Bates Brothers (Horace and Eddie) Split into Bates of London (Horace) and E.G. Bates (eddie) in '47. E.G Bates are not built with Cantiflex tubes or Diadrant forks.