Originally Posted by
highlander8
Could the curly stays come around sometime in the modern period? How iconic were these British steeds, or were they just going for a gimmick?
A local friend has a Vade Mecum with straight stays. He didn't know what model it was, so I did a little investigating. Doug Fattic identified it as a Vade Mecum Mk 1. The
hetchins.org website has a page showing that the model is defined by the lugs. Apparently, the stay treatment is an option.