Help with frame identification.

[garyfarrar]

I'm trying to identify the origin of this frameset bought on ebay last year. If has Nervex pro lugs and bottom bracket with a four figure serial number and campagnolo rear drop outs. The gap between the holes for the head badge is 57mm.

 

[Jonny69]

Edit: tried to edit those image tags but it didn't work either!

 

[keithglos]

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Can't see the pics, need to log in to Cycle chat, whatever that is.

 

[garyfarrar]

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Oops, I'll repost them as soon as I can

 

[garyfarrar]

Hopefully it has worked this time.

 

[Midlife]

Is it the same frame? Starting off blue and then painted brown.

Shaun

 

[garyfarrar]

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Yes it's the same frame. Blue when i bought it then it got a diy paint job prior to building it up.

 

[COUPES]

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Just measured some head badges and 57mm for Claud Butler and Freddie Grubb. Could be a Holdsworth built frame?

Look different sizes but both 57mm. Not necessarily these type of badges.

Simon

 

[keithglos]

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It would certainly fit 1955 to about 1960.
5/8 seat stays not too common, long fork rake which does not look to me like a standard Reynolds blade, but as was frequently done, modified by the builder.
More the work of a small maker, hundreds to chose from, makes me think of Queree bros in Birmingham, but they usually had big brass letters on the top tube.

Keith

 

[COUPES]

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Where abouts are you? North or South could help as to possible maker.

Simon