J Mortimer ???

[olddirt69]

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 will be greatly appreciated.

 

[non-fixie]

Welcome!

The name doesn't ring a bell, but since it might also be the client's name, some nice big pictures of the frame and details might well help identification of the builder.

 

[olddirt69]

Appreciated

 

[olddirt69]

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

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

Middlehill Road. That’s a postcode. Reckon it might be the owner?

That of course suggests it was made for someone perhaps?

 

[olddirt69]

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

 

[non-fixie]

Thank you for the pictures.

My first impression is that it is a very nice frame, from a small builder (serial number 108?), once owned by a J. Mortimer. The "JM72" seems to have been done by the builder (client initials and year?), whereas the "J. Mortimer" looks to have been added by someone else.

I'd love to see a picture of the whole frame.

 

[Totoro]

John Nicholas Mortimer
Age Guide: 60-64

Director

Wimborne, Dorset, BH21...

From 192, don't have an account so that is all I see, could be him. Not sure what year the data is even from, think you can pay and see the whole listing

 

[olddirt69]

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

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

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

Fat Finger Syndrome. I hit the wrong letter:



Down on the South Coast if it is a postcode. The States? It must have some stories to tell. It will build up into a good bike.