Thanks Mike, I appreciate the Solgone/Berthoud connection (although I'm unc ertain about placing Gilles Berthoud's purchase of the Sologne brand in the 1960's - he strikes me as looking younger in any recent photo's I've seen of him).
I would like to have more info on the pre-Berthoud days if anyone has it. Regards, .M
-----Original Message----- From: Mike Schmidt [mailto:mdschmidt56@verizon.net] Sent: 21 July 2008 12:40 To: Mark Lawrence Cc: Classic Rendezvous Subject: Re: [CR]Sologne Pannier Bags
Mark Sologne was the forerunner to Giles Berthoud's company. I think that Berthoud purchased the company back in the 60's. I have an older Sologne handlebar bag and the bag pattern is similar to Berthoud.
Mike Schmidt Stirling, New Jersey Sent from my 3G iPhone
On Jul 21, 2008, at 6:42 AM, Mark Lawrence <mark.lawrence@firstreadthis.com
> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> Sologne Pannier Bags - does anyone have any historical information
> concerni
> ng the Sologne company?
>
> e.g. when formed/designers/other products/location
>
> Much appreciated for curiosity and possible writing.
>
> Regards, Mark
>
> Mark Lawrence
> Oxford
> United Kingdom