G'Day,
My current research shows the first run of the 18S 21J Elgin Veritas as about 1900 with s/n's 8575001 - 8575062.
Is anyone aware of an earlier date/serial number then this ?
Thanks for your time and attention...............Joe.............

That would be correct for the 21j grade 239 but the 23j grade 214 did come out earlier at the 8.4M serial number range. The 19j grade 240 was right after the 239 at 8577001.

Thanks for the information Claude................Much appreciated.......Joe........