Identify old handlebars?

[MOBO]

Another "help me figure out what this is" thread. . .
Anyone recognize these old bars? Shape suggests they're pretty old. Any idea what they would go on?

 

[Goldenrod]

What to sell them? The were covered in tape?

 

[corbettclassics]

Here's the side shot so you don't have to lay your face on the desk to see what they look like on the bike. I gotta a kink in my neck doing it!

 

[Iverider]

Probably a 1900-1930 Racer or Track bike. does the center section of the bar have anything stamped on it?

 

[MOBO]

What to sell them? The were covered in tape?

Yes, they were covered in cloth tape. I removed it hoping to find some identifying marking, but didn't see any. I haven't worked them loose from the stem to see if there's something under the stem clamp.

And yes, we will be looking to sell them, but I figure that will be easier to do if I know what they are. Do you have thoughts on value?

 

[juvela]

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The lack of "corners" on the tops combined with the deep drop is certainly suggestive of a track application.

If you have not done so already try removing the corrosion from the ends. Bars often have a mark in that spot.

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[MOBO]

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If you have not done so already try removing the corrosion from the ends. Bars often have a mark in that spot.

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Thanks. I'll try that and see if I find anything.

 

[bikesnbuses]

They kinda look like these..

 

[juvela]

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They kinda look like these..

View attachment 1102077

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Thanks for posting!

Example bend in your image exhibits extreme flare. Subject bend has no flare.

In general with bends there is an inverse relation between amount of drop and amount of flare. Note also how small is the reach as compared to our subject bar.

The bar on this machine is going in the direction of a Marsh pattern bend.

This catalogue page from maker GB ca. 1962 gives an idea as to the variety of drop bar bends -

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[Goldenrod]

Yes, they were covered in cloth tape. I removed it hoping to find some identifying marking, but didn't see any. I haven't worked them loose from the stem to see if there's something under the stem clamp.

And yes, we will be looking to sell them, but I figure that will be easier to do if I know what they are. Do you have thoughts on value?

I'm a babe in the woods on this. They should go together.