I have a Melody Joe Tenor Banjo
An 8" Melody Junior Mandolin Banjo and
an 11" Melody Major Mandolin Banjo. I parted with a 2nd 11" recently)
All the cases and instruments are stamped with the lion and just british made.
I believe that these were all made prior to the first world war. I am sure I read somewhere years ago that his son joined him after the first world war. So that would suggest G.H & son was added then.
They all play surprisingly well with lots of volume.
Dennis