Mini HB identification. Help needed

[bill bokey]

I have this old mini HB :

I have had it for years, can't even remember when (or why) I bought it but I never used it. I need to sell it but I would like to know what it is I'm selling.
Based on the photos I found on google, it looks like an early mini HB with the patent number sticker but it has a grey plastic wire. Some late 60's PAF seem to have this kind of wire (not the usual braided one) but what about mini HB ?


Any help and info would be greatly appreciated

 

[RetropM]

My guess? Late 60's but the lead has been replaced. I am admittedly NOT an expert on these.

 

[ReWind James]

It's from a Les Paul Deluxe, so 1970s.

 

[bill bokey]

It could also be 1968 or 1969.
And 1968/69 standard size HB can have plastic wire, as well as the Patent Number sticker :

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That's why I believe it could be an very early mini HB (68 or 69) but I am certainly no expert.