Brace - Marples improved Scotch

Brace - Marples improved Scotch
Brace - Marples improved Scotch
Brace - Marples improved Scotch

Brace - Marples improved Scotch
Wm Marples of Sheffield made improved Scotch iron bit brace
£42.00

Made in Sheffield by William Marples & Sons during last half of 19th century

Catalogue no 359

An interesting Scotch pattern iron brace with Rosewood head (or pad)

Traditional hexagonal frame with swollen central grip

Sprung lever chuck release still works as it should

Various surface knocks and scratches to the head, please see photos

Retains the original Marples stamped lock-nut cover plate

Wm Marples stamped near lever for bit release

Good conditon overall for its age

item ref 2122