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Question for the history buffs
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 10:14 pm
by lespaulpal
Ive seen on stiletto-italiano/com a little piece on the introduction to swivels. states late 50's early 60's.
My question, does anyone know when latama started using the swivel? 50s/60s or was it later in time, like walt classic era?
Re: Question for the history buffs
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 11:00 pm
by Madmarco
Personally I don't know when Latama joined that movement, LPP, but I'm certain others will so keep checking this thread for answers.
Good question, man!
Re: Question for the history buffs
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 11:08 pm
by Killgar
You could try asking Latama directly when they first started using the swivel bolster. They have a message feature on their website. Although the owners are different today than they were in the 50's and 60's, If anyone knows Latama history best, I would assume it's Latama.
Re: Question for the history buffs
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:16 pm
by Bill DeShivs
The swivel bolster came about with the introduction of the Latama square button stiletto. It was designed by craftsmen for Latama. Other makers adapted it afterward.
Re: Question for the history buffs
Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:45 pm
by Madmarco
And would you know in what time period that Latama introduce their square-button, Bill?
Thx!
Re: Question for the history buffs
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 6:54 pm
by Bill DeShivs
I believe around 1957. Can't get to my library to confirm.
Re: Question for the history buffs
Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2024 9:30 pm
by Madmarco
That's close enough for me, Bill, thanks.