Bergy,
I can appreciate the research you are doing and the fact that you are laying everything down here. Your attitude of facts are facts, good or bad, is commendable. That said, why not just call Tom? A quick google search of his email address gives more than enough contact info. Here are a few examples:
http://www.hemmingsdigital.com/hemmi.../?pg=178#pg178
http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...;userid=vfitom
http://goantiques.collectingclubs.co...=868&fmt=3