A Collection of Jacks

Hydraulic, screw and ratchet by Lake and Elliot, Duff Norton, Simplex and some particularly old examples which are probably of Great Western Railway origin, dating from the late 19th / early 20th century.
The thrust bearings in the GWR jacks are a fascinating example of Blacksmith Engineering with brass rollers, separated and spaced by forged and fitted steel spacers.
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Up until the 1980’s most heavy trucks were supplied with a Spare Wheel and a Lake and Elliot Bottle Jack.