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E-218. LOT OF TWO PLATED SHEFFIELD BRACES. Two examples of the thumb-pad sliding release catch patented by Robert Marples (see Eaton, p. 38); one was made by Robert Marples but marked by Tillotson Co., which marketed his braces, super clean with unusual scalloped edges to the plating, beech with rosewood head with a couple of tight checks. The other is by William Marples, a little more wear but still very clean, thumb pad is missing from the catch, ebony head with ivory ring with one gap. Good better 120-220

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2827/e-217

E-217. LOT OF THREE WOODEN POD BRACES. All hand carved and unsigned, each with a pod with original bit, rotating heads, clean and well made. Good better 90-150

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2826/e-216

E-216. WOODEN BRACE. Very unusual design features, including rotating wooden grip, very well fitted, and uncommon hinged jaw chuck that uses a hand-forged wingnut to grip a hardwood plug that holds the bit. 17" long overall, 5" sweep, very cool. Good+ 60-120

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2825/e-215

E-215. SCOTTISH PATTERN BRACE. Robert Sorby. Six-sided steel body, tight rosewood head with brass plug, marked by Sorby on the chuck, immaculate condition, 8" sweep. Fine 75-150

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2824/e-214

E-214. BEECH FRAMED BRACE. Robert Marples. Robert Marples (aka "the other Marples") was granted this registered design patent for an "Improved Double-Bound Carpenters' Brace with Octagon Compound Lever Pad" in 1857 to compete with William Marples' patented ultimatum design. These braces are far more rare than the ultimatum designs Robert produced when William's patents expired, and lack the rotating grip of a true ultimatum. Made of beech, which has worn down over the years so the brass framing is a little proud of the wood, clearly marked with the patent. Head has a couple of chips to the edge, made without an ivory ring, Hermitage Works medallion. Good 100-200

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2823/e-213

E-213. EBONY FRAMED BRACE. William Marples Ultimatum. Nice clean example of the classic ebony Ultimatum, long nozzle, clean lion and unicorn mark but without Marples' name and a generic head medallion. Ivory ring is discolored but complete. Good+ 150-250

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2822/e-212

E-212. CORNER BRACE. Bennett Bloedel Patent. Manufactured by LMK Machine Company. An uncommon brace, with its usually missing detachable handle, nickel 90%, wood handles fine. The ratchet mechanism does not seem to work properly. Good 100-200

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2821/e-211

E-211. COMBINATION DRILL BRACE. Millers Falls No. 182. Good clean example with rosewood grip and lignum head, works smoothly, minimal rust, red paint unusually complete. Good+ 80-150

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2696/e-086

E-086. ARMORER'S STYLE BRACE. Wynn, Timmins Co. All steel with wide flat head, 8" sweep. Wynn Timmins was a maker of iron tools formed in Birmingham in 1887. Fine 50-100

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2694/e-084

E-084. JEWELER'S DRILL. Whitney Patent. Tower Lyon advertised these drills as the Whitney patent, but the patent date given is actually for a method of making drill bits. This is the uncommon variant with the drill storage container with the brass cap in the handle (no bits); elaborate red and gold pinstriping is 80% complete. Good+ 100-200

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2693/e-083

E-083. RATCHET BIT BRACE. Millers Falls 5010. MF's top of the line and hands down the best brace ever made. Fully boxed ratchet, chrome plated, oilite bearings, universal jaws, red plastic permaloid head and handle. They don't make them like this any more and probably never will again. Some scratching to plastic and minor loss of plating in spots. Good+ 80-150

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2691/e-081

E-081. LOT OF TWO WOODEN BRACES. Both unusually long designs, one looks 18th century with a clothespin pod with flat-bottom bit and cast iron ring, old split mended with two rosehead nails, 21" overall and 7" sweep; the other has a brass chuck with augur bit and is 18" overall and 7" sweep, both with rotating heads. Good better 80-150

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2690/e-080

E-080. PISTOL GRIP HAND DRILL. Stanley No. 610. Patent applied for type with second sweetheart, black japanning about 75%, orange highlighting around drive wheel is faded but mostly complete, two bits in the container. Good+ 125-250

2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 2019-04-19T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2688/e-078

E-078. PLATED SHEFFIELD BRACE. Flather Son. Long nose version; wood has overall dinging and one crack; good ebony head with "Solly Works" medallion, brass has some tarnish, original auger bit. Good 50-100

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2053/b-486

B-486 BIT BRACE. Undoubtedly manufactured and probably patented but not marked and we don't recognize it. Ridged chuck with what looks like a small keyed block, it's stuck and we can't figure out how it's supposed to work. 11" sweep, wooden head with some wear.Good 50-100 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2052/b-485

B-485 LOT OF THREE SHEFFIELD STYLE BRACES. One plated, tight split in body near head; two unplated. All are unsigned and with pushbutton chucks, wood at least good.Good better 75-150 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2051/b-484

B-484 FRAMED BRACE. H. G. Long Co. Ebony Ultimatum type brace, very clean, brass has some minor scratching but no damage and has never been polished, complete ivory ring and good medallion in head, one screw missing. Long was a retailer whose mark is uncommon; the brace itself was almost certainly made by Robert Marples.Good+ 350-700 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2050/b-483

B-483 WOODEN BRACE. Hand carved of a dark wood, old split well mended with an iron strap, cone shaped rotating head. What makes this brace special is the unique spring-loaded chuck locking mechanism that we've never seen before. 6-1/2" sweep.Good+ 50-100 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2049/b-482

B-482 SIMS TYPE PLATED BRACE. Pilkington, Pedigor Storrs. Beech brace with heavy brass plating, rosewood head, marked "By Her Majesty's Royal Letter Patent" and based on Pilkington's 1852 patent. A very clean, never polished, example of a beautiful brace that is far more rare than the Ultimatum designs.Fine 500-1000 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2048/b-481

B-481 BOW DRILL BOW. It's marked "London" but can't read the actual maker, 5-1/2" ebony and brass handle and 29" overall. Beautifully made and preserved. From the Don Rosebrook collection.Fine 100-200 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2047/b-480

B-480 CAST IRON BRACE. Scandinavian pattern, smith made from flat iron stock, good rotating large iron head, 11" sweep, friction fit chuck. Very well made.Good+ 60-120 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2046/b-479

B-479 WOODEN POD BRACE. Well made and with a very unusual spring loaded locking mechanism that works by pulling on a brass knob. Comes with one pod including an auger bit. 9" sweep. Marked only with the letter "E" stamped on it.Fine 60-120 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2045/b-478

B-478 BENCH MOUNTED DRILL PRESS. Millers Falls No. 23. Built in drill with lever arm, built in clamp. Marked only on the chuck (Parsons' patent) but unmistakable. Japanning 80%, a couple of shallow holes in the base. Works smoothly.Good+ 100-200 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2044/b-477

B-477 JEWELER'S DRILL. Resembles the Whitney drills sold by Tower Lyon, but without the pinstriping and with a solid gear wheel. Nice and clean with japanning almost intact.Fine 60-120 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.

2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 2019-02-26T00:00:00+01:00 /auction/list-auctions/viewbids/2043/b-476

B-476 SHEFFIELD BRACE. Horton's Design Patent. Design patented Nov. 8, 1850. All brass hexagonal body with brass head. Brass around the chuck a little dinged but maker name and patent date visible, pushbutton chuck release works. Rosewood grip in fine condition, user initials stamped near head. A very rare brace in very nice condition.Good+ 300-500 NOTE: Absentee bidding ends 5:00pm EST on Friday, March 29, 2019. Live auction is at Camp Hill Radisson, 9:00am, March 30, 2019, Camp Hill, PA.