B65-99 FRAMED BRACE. Wm. Marples Beech Ultimatum. Beech ultimatums are much rarer than ebony. This one has good clean wood and metal, Marples mark is very clear and includes a "12" assembly number which marks it as early. There are a couple of chips from the ebony head, which has no ivory ring, another indication of an early model. Sliding ring chuck. From the collection of Steve Dice. Good+ 400-800