
Astragal Press
The John S. Fray Company 1911 Catalogue No. 26
Product Code:
9781931626330
ISBN13:
9781931626330
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New
$9.00

The John S. Fray Company 1911 Catalogue No. 26
$9.00
The John S. Fray & Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut built an early reputation and brace building success upon the initial patent of Nelson Spofford who s first patent was for a type of split chuck, often termed a clamshell chuck. John Fray apparently began manufacturing Spofford braces in partnership with a gentleman named Horace Pigg. Early braces are marked, Fray & Pigg Manrs / Bridgeport, Conn and Spofford s Pat / Nov 1, 1859. Stanley continued to produce braces using this design until at least 1942. Subsequent braces are marked only John S. Fray & Co / Bridgeport, Conn. USA. This fully illustrated catalog includes braces, hand drills, breast drills, extension bit holders, hollow handle tool sets, pin vises, chucks, and more!
Author: Antique Tools & Trades in Connecticut |
Publisher: Astragal Press |
Publication Date: Jan 10, 1911 |
Number of Pages: 42 pages |
Binding: Paperback or Softback |
ISBN-10: 1931626332 |
ISBN-13: 9781931626330 |