Help identifying a lugged stem?

Captain Turok
Captain Turok Posts: 686
edited January 2011 in Road general
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Hi, I've recently got one of these. Any idea who made it and when?

Many thanks in advance for any info.
*Rock Lobster Team Tig SL (22lb 14oz)
*C. Late 1950's Fixed Gear
*1940 Raleigh Dawn Tourist with rod brakes

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  • tiredwheels
    tiredwheels Posts: 21
    Its a Holdsworth stem from the early 1950s...
  • NervexProf
    NervexProf Posts: 4,202
    Confirm, it is a Holdsworth, commonly fitted to their then top of the range model
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  • Captain Turok
    Captain Turok Posts: 686
    Many thanks to the above and Salamander for the info. Ive seen a couple of photos now, much easier to find when you know what your looking for! I think they look cute with the frame coloured tubes.

    I wonder (naiviely) what the practical benefits are over a lighter alloy stem (say GB girder style or spearpoint)? Is it a stiffness or asethtic / craftsmanship thing?
    *Rock Lobster Team Tig SL (22lb 14oz)
    *C. Late 1950's Fixed Gear
    *1940 Raleigh Dawn Tourist with rod brakes

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