The earliest Ad that I've ever seen from advertizing or catalogue was from from about 1937 or 38. I've been lucky enough to find a few sets NOS through contacts in the UK.
Peter Naiman., Boston, MA
>
> From: "Silver, Mordecai" <MSilver@iso.com>
> Date: 2003/10/31 Fri PM 02:06:55 EST
> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Subject: Re: [CR]"OPPY" toe clips
>
> Bradley J Woehl wrote:
>
> " 'OPPY' toe clips. Cyclo B'ham Made in England Pat No29324/85
>
> "I have found a few sets of these toe clips in Oscar's basement. When
> were these made? Who used them and on what? Thanks for any input."
>
> These clips would be perfect on a Malvern Star bicycle! Hubert Opperman
> was sponsored by both Malvern Star and Cyclo.
>
> Mordecai Silver