The John S. Fray amp 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 amp 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 amp 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