I bought two boxes, each with a brass plaque with the name John Coduri Oblivionist. One plaque also had BR 1929, which I suspect is his birth year. Now I hope that Mr Coduri is still alive and I think I have seen references to him writing to the newspapers and also a tweet by Nic Fields. But the question is, what is an Oblivionist?
Really don't know, but it was the first thing that came to mind. On the other hand, I just checked my ancient Webster's dictionary. One of the obscure meanings for "oblivion" is "an official ignoring of offenses" "pardon." Perhaps he was an official "pardoner?"
From the internet: "Oblivion is the state of being forgotten. If you slip into oblivion after selling one record, then your only hope is becoming a "VH1 one-hit wonder." Oblivion can also mean "total forgetfulness" — like what patients with dementia or new parents feel. If you find yourself putting the crackers in the fridge and milk in the cupboards, or forgetting your own phone number, you might be experiencing oblivion. Enjoy it while it lasts." So, maybe one who enjoys being "there"....................?
I think that the guy may have been a Jesuit at one stage. Though initially I thought it may have been an extreme hypnotist!
Welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-L...andles-Lock-and-Key-Brass-Plate-/311714870632
