Mini Hercules
 

I picked up this 20" wheel Hercules bicycle just wondering if someone could help me to date it
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...899685431e.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c63d2cc252.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e5365ccb6a.jpg

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d9c6b70ba5.jpg
These are on the top of the seat tube
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a058fda1d1.jpg
These are on the bottom bracket
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f556510d89.jpg
the only thing I can find on the rear hub is an "A" and on the other side a "RES", looks like the resilion marking on a resilion hub I have.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...fe40cecc44.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ae9574b30f.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d6fff22fb5.jpg
Any information would be greatly appreciated - Gerry

Likely late 50's, just before the Raleigh takeover since it still has a Birmingham badge. The colour scheme and mattress saddle were typically 60's style so that's why I'd place it very close to 1960.

And even if the stem does have a Raleigh logo on top, it would still be late 50's old stock that Raleigh just put out into the market.

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shell a Brampton item

the 050 cast in marking is a stock number


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