Help Identify Prewar? Rear Rack!

[Callahooney1]

Have had this Rear Rack for yrs but not sure what it is, any ideas? Rear reflector is Stamped Persons. Thanks in advance.

 

[stezell]

I know you see a lot of them on Rollfast bicycles and it's for 26-28", I'm sure the reflector was just put on there not specifically for that rack.

Sean

 

[Callahooney1]

Cool, appreciate it. My first inclination was Rollfast too but wasn't sure. Any idea era?

 

[Nashman]

I'd say Rolly too. Pre-war.

 

[Rivnut]

1936 Rollfast features on Dave's Vintage Bikes. Racks appear to be the same

 

[Archie Sturmer]

The 1936 Rollfast Catalog shows a simpler version, with the squared back end; the rounded one is more streamlined.
The 1938 Island Supply catalog also shows a version. I have also seen a version with nine holes (versus 8) that were circular (versus flat ovals).
The extra long front end mounting brackets (arms) indicate that indeed it was most likely fitted to a short semi streamlined “sport motorbike” model.