B65-97 BITSTOCK. Andrews Patent. One of the earliest and rarest patented braces, patented by Manassah Andrews of Bridgewater, MA, in 1847 and rated A in Pearson. Chuck has a rotating brass collar and locking tab, stamped simply "Patented 1847." Cast iron body with unusually decorative shape, 9" sweep, wood knob with chip from edge and tight crack, wood grip also has a crack. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good 300-600