Picture source: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
Designed by John Penfold. They are distinguished by their hexagonal shape, with an acanthus bud on top. The originals were made by Cochrane & Co of Dudley, Worcestershire, and later replicas by Machan Engineering of Denny, Stirlingshire in the late 20th century.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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