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The bosses are Bates reg'd design mudguard bosses which are used with a thumbscrew for easy fitment/removal - bikes in the 30s were generally multipurpose and would be ridden to events - I have seen a cyclist's diary from the 30s where he described how he'd ride up to a 100 miles on the Saturday to an event, ride the event on Sunday and ride home afterwards getting home in the early hours... mudguards were essential kit. The second higher boss on right-hand seatstay is for a reflector; there is not one on the LH stay.