Good morning all, the lockdown rod restoration mental health clinic continues at full speed.
I have completed the allcocks marvel and it has come out lovely.
Now then, does anyone know what years allcocks used turned brass for handle furniture. The rod I have just completed has brass, the only ones I can find online all have aluminium.
Refards, Ed. PS when I can work it out I will show n tell, cheers.
Rod age
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Re: Rod age
I have Allcocks catalogues for 1939 and 1965. Brass was certainly prevalent in the former, but not in the latter. However, some of the’65 rod have anodised bronze fittings. Which I believe is aluminium based. I’ve also found mention of brass fittings for an Allcock rod of 1912, which is what you would expect. I’m not sure this helps you much though. Love to see photos of the rod
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Re: Rod age
I have the Coronation year (1953) catalogue ... and all the bottom rods are described as having 'bronzed' or 'aluminium' fittings.
Just a guess ... but I suspect the change came during WW2 at metals were being used for other purposes.
Just a guess ... but I suspect the change came during WW2 at metals were being used for other purposes.
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I have Allcocks catalogues for 1939 and 1965. Brass was certainly prevalent in the former, but not in the latter. However, some of the’65 rod have anodised bronze fittings. Which I believe is aluminium based. I’ve also found mention of brass fittings for an Allcock rod of 1912, which is what you would expect. I’m not sure this helps you much though. Love to see photos of the rod
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There you go. It isn’t great in close up but was a real mess . Layers of cracked varnish rusty rings horrible cork but straight as a die.
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Looking good! I agree with Ashbycut. 1950’s.
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Thanks Cane, it is remarkably straight, needed saving.