Handlebar I.D.: Lauterwasser, 1940's/1950's English Drops?

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A couple bars from my recent collection acquisition. I was told both were rechromed. Any idea who made these, or an era? Both bars measure 23.6mm clamp, which I haven't heard of before. My only thought is shim them up to 23.8mm?

-First is a lauterwasser bar. I know these are hard to put a make to, but I thought I'd try. The clamp area with the little dimple is a bit unique. No markings

-Second is a pair of steel drop bars with BIG hooks/drop. It has a patent number stamped. The tops slope downward slightly from the clamp area
 

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1930s Brown Brothers Cycle Catalogue
It does look a lot like the lauterwasser pattern in that catalog, though mine might have less drop? Mine is quite shallow, more so than other lauterwasser's I've had

I do wish I had one of those Brown Brothers catalogs! I bet it's quite the resource, and I am always looking for resources
 
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