Well you've answered your own question. A Ford is a nice gun. The inscription was the owner. I suspect he was more than a brick maker however. He probably owned the factory. Of course it could have just been someone with the same name. I have no idea what the connection between Pontypool and Midland was. Perhaps they made some part for the Birmingham trade. But they seem to be often mentioned together.

Last edited by volleyfire; 01/11/18 05:33 PM.