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Turns out the frame was built by the builder (John Mortimer), for himself in 1972. Mr. Mortimer was an optician by trade, a long standing member of the Wimborne, Poole Wheelers Cycling Club, a keen racer in the 1950s & an amateur frame builder. He built frames for friends from the early...

Thank you everyone for pointing in the right direction. House at that location sold a couple of years ago. There’s a John Mortimer listed as living there in 2018. He passed away in 2022, age 88-89. Contacting his son.

My brother picked it up for me, ( I have a bit of an attraction to vintage brazed craftsmanship), at a swap, while traveling around your homeland. It’s my size so no thought given. Fellow selling it didn’t know whom built it. He threw out Vic Edwards as his likely contender, but when a fellow...

Definitely going to attempt to contact him

Pictures as stated. Thanks again

Well, can’t ask for much more than that, appreciate your time & diligence. Will see if this fellow is connected in some way to my frame. Thank you All the best

Wow! Thank you

Much thanks. Will upload more pictures by days end. The “JM72” is stamped. While the “J.Mortimer” is punched/engraved

The number/letter sequence on bottom bracket is a post code? Frame is from England, I’m in the States, so I’m not familiar. Thank you

Unique features: 11/8” top tube, scalloped stay ends & blades, curved brake bridge

Appreciated

Inquiring about any known information, in regards to a frameset, engraved “J Mortimer” on steering column & bottom bracket . “JM72” is engraved on the column as well. Frameset appears to be vintage 60-70s lightweight. Very well done lugless/fillet brazed construction. Any information on builder...