Perhaps one of the British members knows about this for sure. Here is what I know, which isn't a lot + a little guess work. Carlton was a brand of the J.E. Dallas company. Originally ,beginning in 1922 the components for the drums were made by Premier, then from 1925 by a company called A.F. Mathews. Only in 1935 did they begin making their own drums.

That throwoff, I have seen before-----perhaps on this very drum, though. It looks the same as the second version throwoffs on these drums but with a curved handle. Is it possible the handle has been bent ---either accidentally or intentionally?

Thanks Phil. If you've seen the throw on other Carltons, then I think the strainer is probably correct. It's a Carlton Standard, so I can get it pretty cheap and I love tube lugs. It's Bobby Chiasson's drum, and he always comes down off the price. I think I'll pick it up.

Thanks for all the info and history.

Best.

Stephen