The John S. Fray Company 1911 Catalogue No. 26 Paperback / softback
by Antique Tools & Trades in Connecticut
Paperback / softback
Description
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!
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:42 pages
- Publisher:Astragal Press
- Publication Date:10/01/1911
- Category:
- ISBN:9781931626330
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:42 pages
- Publisher:Astragal Press
- Publication Date:10/01/1911
- Category:
- ISBN:9781931626330