In addition to Ernesto Colnago and Faliero Masi starting there, I understand Cino Cinelli also apprenticed at Gloria.
The flower motif on the sides of the lugs shows up again on E.G. Bates frames, while another take on the fleur is seen on Gillotts and Hurlow Superbe lugs.
And there's something about the Gloria seat stay/seat lug join that speaks of the later Ron Cooper fastback.
History + sylistic influences make Gloria an archetype.
Emanuel Lowi Montreal, Quebec
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