Early 1960's - from 60's brochure.
Executive Staff |
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Kenneth Shand |
Harold Goldsworthy |
Roy Parkinson |
Frank Nyland |
Trevor Power |
Die-sinker 'Sid' at work |
The die-sinker seen at work in the first picture was continually adding to 'Exquisite’s' hundreds of dies, many of which were used for items exported to all parts of the world. Some 12.000 brooches, and up to 20.000 pieces of costume jewellery alone were turned out each week for the firm's by-return order service. In addition to the jewellery. gross upon gross of crested souvenirs were made each week. The 30,00 sq.ft. "Exquisite" factory at Solihull, in Warwickshire was situated on a 3 1/2 acre site and was fitted with the most modern equipment of the day for the production of fashion jewellery and crested badges and souvenirs. |
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Section of the plating shop - manager Mr Cheatam foreground |
Part of the tool room - Tom Siviter manager in foreground |
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Vacuum coating with the latest electrostatic spray |
Overall view of the press section of the factory floor |
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Vitreous enamelled badges and crest charms |
Making rubber moulds - Gordon Normansell |