Originally Posted by T-Mar
In an effort to provide some measure of objectitivity on this subject, I have researched my Reynolds literature and Reynolds ads from 1970s cycling magazines. By using only Reynolds' literature and ads, hopefully we can eliminate cases of incorrect decals applied to bicycles by framebuilders and restorers. Of course, this all hinges on the assumption that Reynolds used the current and correct decal images in their ads and literature.
Here are my findings:
1973 and earlier: Decals with thin gold border.
1974: First appearance of decal with gold bar at bottom. Text within gold bar states: " Manufactured by REYNOLDS TUBE CO. LTD. Birmingham, England"
1976: First appearance of decal, same as 1974, but with addition of TI symbol at left hand side of gold bar.
1977: First appearance of decal, same as 1977, but "REYNOLDS TUBE CO. LTD." replaced by "TI REYNOLDS LIMITED".
Based on the above, the only one of the OP's bicycles which seems to have an inappropriate decal is the 1974 International. The decal is too modern and would appear to be a replacement.
No data on the appearance of registered trade mark logo?
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