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Ah, I'd assumed Nervex lugs as it has a Nervex BB shell and yes, twin plate crown (see first pic).
After some more research I think you're closer with the date, than what I was told: this is an "H" and 1960. Annoyingly the site that is always quoted when searching for dating info is dead.
Brampton Alatet HS and the Stronglight BB also point to Fifties, rather than Sixties AFAIK.
No idea how it has been stored and that's just crud on the eyelet.
If you're not careful, that will be the only "minister" at your wedding...
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Thats a beauty matey, the ratty chrome is lovely especially with the Capella lugs and Chater-Lea track ends. Does it have the twin fork crown too?
I think I remember reading somewhere that 'E' marked Carltons were 54-55, but I have no idea why that info is in my head...
Has these been oiled and wrapped for a while, it looks like it from the photos and is the drive side mudguard eyelet split?
I had to fight the dog last time I dropped a BB's worth of bearings on the floor, the little sod tried to eat them. Also despite my aim to shift bikes recently I just added a chrome bike to my Elsegood collection...waiting on delivery atm.