George Armstrong was related to Armstrong & Co of London. See also Port Elizabeth. The Cradock branch may have closed before the Port Elizabeth main shop.
Tim
Interesting photograph of the label. I have a reproduction copy but have never see an original. More typically Armstrong and Co. used a simple leather diamond embossed with their name, or an oval print/stamp on other items.
I'm still curious about the claimed South African connection. Is there any evidence supporting the statement that George Armstrong was related to Armstrong & Co of London?
I'll have to dig out the copy of the catalog I have that lists the Darlington address for the Newcastle firm.
thanks
Jeremy
