Bob, those are late 60's to mid-70's.
50's had "Brevetto Longhi" stamped above the "FIAMME ITALY" and a ferruled valve hole
Early to mid-60's had "Brevetto Longhi" stamped above the "FIAMME ITALY" but no ferrule
Mid 60's to early/mid-70's had just the FIAMME ITALY stamping, Still no ferrule and still had the football-shaped transfer.
mid-70's the transfers became rectangular with "FIAMME" lettering.
Hope this helps,
Dale Phelps
Montagna lunga Colorado USA
From: Stronglight49@aol.com <Stronglight49@aol.com> Subject: [CR] Date of Fiamme tubular rims... To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 6:17 PM
A local bike shop manager phoned to let me know that the owner would love to dump a pair of old Fiamme rims on me - cheaply! ... I couldn't resist. They are both straight and round and without damage, although well used.
Anyone care to guess at the date of manufacture?
Here are couple quick photos I shot before the sun faded:
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The knight's helmets on the decals have Yellow rather than Gold colored plumes... Perhaps a clue?
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I'd appreciate any info. - Thanks!
BOB HANSON, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA