Hi Keith, interesting frame, well worth restoring I think. Only 'Wilson' I can think of is a frame/cycle shop based around Sheffield UK, might have been JF. Wilson but I can't be sure. [one for Norris perhaps?]
Cheers Kevin Sayles
Bridgwater Somerset UK
> Hello,
>
> I recently obtained a (to my eyes) very old frame. It has horizontal,
> rearward facing track ends, it appears to use a standard english threaded
> bottom bracket, 1 inch threaded fork. It appears to have an early form of
> integrated headset, where the races for the loose balls, are seated in the
> flared ends of the head tube.
>
> It is pegs for a pump, and minimal lug work.
>
> The only identifying marks on it I can find are the brand "wilson" which
> is
> painted on the down tube (which I googled, and found not much of interest)
> and on the bottom bracket shell where it is stamped "British Made" and
> it's
> serial number.
>
> I'm hoping to identify and date this frame if possible to ascertain what I
> do with it! Wether I look into a restoration, or just build it up as a
> bike
> to ride!
>
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> Any information and help anyone could provide in helping to identify this
> frame would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards
>
> Keith Parker
> Sydney, Australia