How do I trace a Tool Registered Number?

How do I trace a Tool Registered Number?

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15 August 2017 at 17:10 #312192
Martin King 2
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Hi All,

Bought a very uusual beading tool at auction last Friday that was described as possibly being by Edward Preston. I am pretty sure it is NOT by him but the only marks on the tool are Rd 181534 (short for Registered I guess)

Just wondered if anyone had a magic way of tracing this number down, have tried Google etc to no avail?

Michael G to the rescue hopefully!

Cheers, Martin
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15 August 2017 at 17:10 #33053
Martin King 2
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15 August 2017 at 21:48 #312253
ega
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No magic from me, I fear but I did check Salaman's Dictionary to see if I could see your tool – nothing quite like it there.

If it were not for the marking I would say this is a refined, shop-made version of the traditional scratch stock.

I think Preston tools were invariably marked as such. I, too, would like to know more about the registration system.
15 August 2017 at 22:36 #312261
Michael Gilligan
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Martin,

From what little I know … it's a minefield

But this is probably the best place to start your journey: **LINK**

https://www.gov.uk/search-registered-design

MichaelG.

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Does the name Henry Bedford mean anything to you ?.

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Edited By Michael Gilligan on 15/08/2017 22:56:27
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