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MANUFACTURER
- E.C. Brinser's
Sons Inc.
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In 1910, Elisha C. Brinser
established a tool handle business at
Middleton PA. Elisha's son moved to
Richmond, Virginia in 1904, where he
established the firm of E.C. Brinser
and Sons, engaged in the manufacture of
tool handles. The original firm was
composed of the father and three sons,
Harry D. Brinser, John W. Brinser and
Oscar D. Brinser. Later the business
was incorporated, with Oscar becoming
the Principle owner.
By 1937 nephew Paul W. Brinser took over as president, Mrs. Mary E.
Brinser, vice-president, and Hazel B.
Brinser, treasurer, the sixth
generation of Brinsers to manage the
company. The Richmond Virginia plant
produced pitchfork, broom, hoe, spade,
and other kinds handles. They also
turned out baseball bats.
The Baseball bat's oval center brand reads; "E. C. Brinser's Sons Inc."
across the top, and Richmond, VA" at
the bottom. The baseball bat model and
No. was branded in the middle. Models
included: "Major League" No. 50;
No. 70; and No. 75.
In 1941 the E.C. Brinser Tool handle plant burned dowm. Ray Brinser, and
partner, decided to reopen the business
and formed the Eastern Handle Corp. The
Eastern Handle Corp. was located at
3015, Falling Creek Avenue, in Richmond
Virginia. The company which
manufactured agricultural Snath and
tool handles
also produced baseball bats.
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Eastern Handle Corp.
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