Brown AuctionsHere comes my RSS infohttps://www.finetoolj.com/1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00FeedCreator 1.7.3B65-6461970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14087/b65-646B65-646 BRACE. Perkins Patent. Patented in 1853 by Howard Perkins of South Bridgewater, MA, and uses a sliding key to secure the bit in place. Unmarked but clearly matches the patent drawing. Rated A in Pearson, and the only one we've ever seen. Cast iron throughout, 7" sweep, user initials etched in side. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 300-600B65-6451970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14086/b65-645B65-645 BITSTOCK. Darling Patent Variation. These braces turn up occasionally, and have a chuck mechanism that is very similar to Darling's 1868 patent, one of the rarest and most collectible of the patented braces (see Lot 107) except that instead of a spring it has a knob to tighten the jaws. Like the original Darling design, it's never marked, and is generally considered a later variation on the Darling patent. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Fine 200-400B65-6441970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14085/b65-644B65-644 COMBINATION BRACE AND VICE. Goodrich Patent. Patented by Joseph Goodwin of Henry, IL, and covered by three separate patents between 1878 and 1884 as a "tool for grasping and holding articles", it is described as being suitable for a hand or bench vice as well as a brace attachment. It was subsequently marketed by Cook & McLane of New York as the "Compound Power" brace. This one is not marked by the maker, and is marked with only the two earlier patents. The patents show different types of nuts to adjust the jaws, these appear to be original. 10" sweep, with lignum head and grip. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 400-800B65-6431970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14084/b65-643B65-643 COMBINATION BRACE-WRENCH. Prindle Patent. Patented in 1873 by Lyman Prindle pf Bantam Falls, CT. Two sliding jaws, and a socket in the center to hold a bit. Listed as "never seen" in Pearson, unmarked but identical to the patent drawing. The locking screws don't match so one is probably a replacement. 8" sweep with brass head, nice and clean. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good 200-400B65-6421970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14083/b65-642B65-642 GEARED BITSTOCK. Chamberlain Patent. One of the earliest known bitstocks, patented in 1854 by Dexter Chamberlain of Boston, and rated A in Pearson. 16" long with a 4" sweep, cast iron with brass gears. The wooden handle is worn but intact with no cracks, frame and gears are undamaged and work smoothly. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 400-800B65-6411970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14082/b65-641B65-641 RATCHETING BRACE. Pedersen Patent. Covered by two patents, both issued in 1885 to Johannes T. Pedersen of Brooklyn, who held several other patents, one for the sliding chuck (a variation on the Barber) and the other for his unique ratchet mechanism, in which the grip is geared to turn the bit, both rated A in Pearson. Braces with Pedersen's patents were marketed by the American Bit-Brace Co., but this one is marked as being manufactured by J. T. Pedersen & Co. 10" sweep, some light surface rust but overall very clean. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 300-600B65-6401970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14081/b65-640B65-640 KNOCK-DOWN BRACE. Heard Patent. Patented in 1905 by George Heard of Painesville and manufactured by the E.S. Brace Co. of Niagara Falls, it can be completely disassembled for easy transport or the head and chuck can slide to change the sweep. Clearly marked with the manufacturer and patent date. There is some loss of nickel and spots of surface rust on the metal but the wood is near fine. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 500-1000B65-6391970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14080/b65-639B65-639 COMBINATION BRACE-WRENCH. The Prince. Patented 5/11/09 and manufactured by Prince Shortt (really) of Floyd, Va. Sometimes confused with the more common Lowentraut combination brace, this is one of those superb gizmos that no collection can afford to be without. The nickel plating has some minor flaking, but the wood Is very clean and makes it really stand out. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 200-400B65-6381970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14079/b65-638B65-638 CORNER DRILL. Unmarked; it certainly deserves a patent but we couldn't identify one. Curved shaft to fit into corners, with top mounted crank. 13" long overall, mechanism a little stiff but works. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 200-400B65-6371970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/14078/b65-637B65-637 FRAMED BRACE. Wm. Marples Ultimatum. Ebony, short nozzle with sliding ring chuck, blank plate on knob so intended as a trade brace but intact ivory ring. Wood and metal very clean, good clear stamp. Good+ 300-600B65-3731970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13814/b65-373B65-373 RATCHET BRACE. Porter Patent. Henry Porter's 1857 patent represents the first American patent for a ratcheting brace. The iron shaft running through the center that operates the ratchet mechanism is removable for use as a regular brace. Pictured in the Art of Fine Tools, the brace is believed to be unique and, since its original discovery by Ron Pearson, has been sold by Brown's twice and has achieved near legendary status. Most recently, it was the centerpiece of the collection of Jim Schoenky. Probably the rarest American brace known. Fine 8000-16000B65-3721970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13813/b65-372B65-372 BALL HANDLED BRACE. Draper Patent. William Draper's 1864 patent was originally designed to be used for a tool handle, but like others got converted into a form of brace chuck. Tightening the thumbscrew at the rear of the chuck forces the jaws closed to grip the bit. 8" sweep, unmarked, wood and metal both very clean. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 200-400B65-3711970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13812/b65-371B65-371 COMBINATION WAGON WRENCH AND OILER. Moore Patent. Patented by William Moore of Burton, OH, in 1874, with an improved version patented in 1898, it consists of a wagon nut wrench with spring-activated jaws and an integral oil can so you can oil the nuts while tightening (or loosening). It's hard to imagine why anyone would have thought this was a good idea, and it looks like the oil can would've leaked like a sieve, but a handful have survived. No lover of impractical gizmos can pass this up. Unlike most, still has the spring that operated the oil valve. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 3000-6000B65-3701970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13811/b65-370B65-370 "CAROUSEL" BRACE. Holley Patent. Patented by James Holley of West Palm Beach, FL, in 1907, this thing has seven auger bits, plus a screwdriver bit, arranged on a rotating ring so you can save the 30 seconds that would otherwise be required to insert the needed bit in the chuck. Amazingly enough, it was actually produced, and there are a handful around, but they invariable have one or more bits broken off. This is one of only two complete examples we are aware of. The grip has about half the finish worn off, but otherwise very clean. Maybe not the worst idea to ever come out of Florida, but definitely in the running. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 6000-9000B65-3691970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13810/b65-369B65-369 EXTENDIBLE BREAST DRILL. Rusby Patent. Unusually nice example of the second version of Rusby's gizmoish patent that could be extended to fit into tight corners. Includes the almost always missing detachable breast plate; original wooden handles with a large split in the upper handle, japanning about 50%, works smoothly. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 100-200B65-3681970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13809/b65-368B65-368 BITSTOCK. Seavey Patent. Patented by William Seavey of Portland, ME, in 1867, and used a sliding plate to lock the bit into place. Marked with the patent date, and as having been manufactured by the Gaylord Mfg. Co. of Chicopee, MA. Rated A in Pearson and the only one we've ever seen. 10" sweep, cast iron construction, very clean. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Fine 300-600B65-3671970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13808/b65-367B65-367 RATCHET BRACE. Armstrong Patent. Patented in 1884 by Arthur Armstrong of Plainville, CT. This is the first version of the brace, using a lever-activated rod to push on the base of the chuck jaws. It still works, kind of, but is an awkward mechanism, which may explain its rarity (Pearson A rating). Armstrong manufactured it himself; a later simplified version was made by Harry Bartholomew. 8" sweep, grip is loose, and there's a chip in the head. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good 200-400B65-3661970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13807/b65-366B65-366 UNIVERSAL JOINT BRACE. Derlon Patent. Arthur Derlon's brace designed to bore holes in close quarters was patented in his native France, and in Belgium and Great Britain, as well as the US. This is a very uncommon example of the early British version, patented by Arthur Tattersal of Accrington, whose name is cast into the frame, under a license from Derlon. Unlike later versions, its frame is plain cast iron without plating, and the grip is a simple copper sheath. It has the word "Patent" cast in raised letters. There is a crack in the wooden knob, and the chuck mechanism is missing. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good 150-300B65-3651970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13806/b65-365B65-365 BRASS GEARED BRACE. This brace is completely unmarked, and Jim Schoenky was never able to identify it; he suspected it was a prototype or possible patent model. It somewhat resembles the first patent issued to Dexter Chamberlain. Whoever made it, it's beautifully made and in perfect condition; it was one of the centerpieces of Jim's collection. Fine 6000-10000B65-3641970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13805/b65-364B65-364 MULTISPEED BRACE. Challenge. Patented in 1898 by John Morrison of the Arizona Territory and marketed as the "Challenge" brace. One of the rarest and most gizmoish of braces, very clean with moderate nickel loss and good handle and grip. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 300-600B65-1071970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13548/b65-107B65-107 BITSTOCK. Darling Patent. Patented by Benjamin Darling of Bridgewater MA in 1868. One of the rarest and most desirable of American patented braces; it's the brace Ron Pearson chose to illustrate the cover of his book. A spring is placed in holes along the handle to open and close the jaws. Cast iron construction, 8" sweep. Surface oxidation but no rust or pitting, one of the nicest examples we've seen. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 400-800B65-1061970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13547/b65-106B65-106 COMBINATION BRACE-WRENCH. Lowentraut "20th Century." Samuel Johnston of Leesburg, VA, received three patents for this gizmo, which was manufactured and sold by Peter Lowentraut of Newark. The final patent was issued in 1901 and in celebration it was marketed as the "20th Century" model, which is cast into the side. Also has the patent date and "Territories for Sale S.J. Johnson Leesburg, Virginia" stamped into the metal. Nickel plating about 50% but wood clean. A tool with a high gizmocity rating that is very popular with collectors. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good 80-160B65-1051970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13546/b65-105B65-105 BOW DRILL. Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. Rosewood and brass handle, ivory spool with a tight crack, otherwise very clean. Marked "HS & Co." in the steel spindle. Good+ 150-300B65-1041970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13545/b65-104B65-104 POD BRACE SET. Hand carved brace body with Scandinavian shape, the wood looks like ash, 5" sweep. Includes five matching pods with different sized bits, all with long stems to fit into the chuck. From the collection of Pat Gefre. Good+ 100-200B65-1031970-01-01T00:00:00+01:001970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00/auction/list-auctions/viewbids/13544/b65-103B65-103 PUSH BUTTON BRACE. Winslow Patent. Patented in 1862 by Lorenzo Winslow, of Rochester, as a "method of fastening bits or augers to their stocks or handles." Pushbutton on the front of the chuck releases a notch in the bit. Cast iron construction, 8" sweep, clearly marked with patent information. Rated A by Pearson and the first one we've seen. From the collection of Jim and Christa Schoenky. Good+ 300-600