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    J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd., Warstone Works

    This is what I've found. It relates, I think, to the factory at Broseley. As I recall, this was of some concern to Dad - maybe in relation to the takeover by the Birmingham Mint? Steve
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    J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd., Warstone Works

    Well, how amazing! Thanks for your comments Lyn and Warstone, both. I never quite knew what my Dad got up to at work, and forty odd years have passed since then, so words rather fail me at the moment. I love the idea of Dad changing the dies - brilliant, thank you for that. I will try to...
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    J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd., Warstone Works

    My father, Eric Watts, was appointed Managing Director of Gaunts at the time of their takeover by the Birmingham Mint in the early 1970's. He had worked there over 25 years, having previously been Sales Manager, General Manager and Director. Sadly, he passed away in 1973. I've attached a...
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