Today I found an Ampico Jumbo B roll (1934 issue) with very nicely
machined aluminum spool ends, painted black.  I have never seen another
set.

Was this typical?  Were they offered as after-market?  Would appreciate
your thoughts.

Bob Stewart

 [ My theory: when the heavy roll accidentally fell to the floor, the
 [ original spool flanges (of Bakelite?) broke, so a helpful machinist
 [ made new metal flanges for the roll spool.   -- Robbie