Just got hands on a left handed CMi Les Paul. It’ a beauty! I am wondering if this could be connected with Antoria. Both were British makes (don’t get me started on the modern Antoria label) and made at the same factory. I know Ibanez are also in the mix. I’ve also got an Antoria Rockstar from about the same time and the build quality seems similar.
Incidently, I also bought an Epiphone Les Paul Special II and I’ve already sold it on (it’s a little project I’ve set myself). Not a chance of selling the CMi. I must say that these 70’s British/Japanese babies have certainly got something.