− | For some time the two brands were produced together, the [[Mentmore]] was transformed into a joint stock company in [[1930]]. It is not clear the situation at that time, there are those who reported that the [[Mentmore]] brand has been progressively replaced by ''Platignum'', but by the late '30s to the '50s, there is still a large production of pens with this brand. Association with [[Mentmore]] is established at least until 1951.<ref>thanks to [[:File:1951-Platignum.jpg|this advertisement]].</ref> | + | For some time the two brands were produced together, the [[Mentmore]] was transformed into a joint stock company in [[1930]]. It is not clear the situation at that time, there are those who reported that the [[Mentmore]] brand has been progressively replaced by ''Platignum'', but by the late '30s to the '50s, there is still a large production of pens with this brand. Association with [[Mentmore]] is established at least until [[1957]].<ref>thanks to [[:File:195x-Platignum-Inkmaster-Instro-Fronte.jpg|these instructions]] in which reference is made to the Stevenage site to which the company moved, according to what's [http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Mentmore_Manufacturing_Co reported] by Grace Guide, in this very year.</ref> |