Tyre fitting frame
Harvey Frost and Co.
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
960 mm (H)630 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150139
Summary
Tyre Changer. A metal standing tyre changer consisting of an adjustable central rod attached to a three sided base standing on three circular feet. The top is bowl shaped with three horizontal arms each having adjustable horse shoe shapes with adjustable nails. There is a pin in one of the holes in the central rod.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
In Bowl: HARVEY FROST & CO LTD / 148 GT. PORTLAND ST. / LONDON In Bowl: THE H. F. TYRE CHANGER / EWARTS PATENT / No139688 / TYPE L PART No 5A Base: HARVEY FROST & CO LTD / H F TYRE CHANGER / EWARTS PAT No139688
Makers and roles
Harvey Frost and Co., maker