The John S. Fray Company 1911 Catalogue No. 26

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!