RARE Ives & Pfleghar Patent 8 Inch Ratchet Brace Collectible Old Tool READ

Description: RARE Ives & Pfleghar Patent 8 Inch Ratchet Brace. Measuring 13 1/2" long, the sweep is 8", and this weighs 1 lb 13 1/4 oz unboxed. William A. Ives of New Haven, CT was granted Pat. No. 301,058 on June 24, 1884 for the design of the jaws and chuck and F. P. Pfleghar also of New Haven, CT was granted Pat. No. 175,151 on Mar. 21, 1876 for the ratchet design. Both of those have the Pearson "B" rating for rarity (6 to 20 known examples as of the time of publication). This is in decent condition and was cleaned. There is some overall frosting and patina on the frame. The chuck shell also has some frosting and dings, but it does remove. The one jaw does have a crack along the one side. The ratchet works in both and the locked positions. You rotate that wheel to select what it does. The grip and pad are black walnut. The grip has some light wear and it turns slowly. The pad has some wear and small chips on the underside of the rim, some light checks, and a pin-punched user initial S in the center. That does turn smoothly. This ain't minty, but it sure ain't like that there are too many more of these guys out there. Just saying. A good collectible patented American brace for sure! All items for sale unless otherwise noted are purchased and in most cases professionally restored by me. I take pride in offering quality items. Not everything is perfect, but it is as I say it is. Also, I smoke a pipe, drink whiskey, both cheap and good, and cuss more in a hour than most folks do in a month. If any or all of the above bother's ya, well then we ain't got no reason to be doing business. RULES OF THE GAME 2023 EDITION - READ ME! NO BEST OFFERS I am happy to combine shipping on purchases. The best way is to do this from a PC. Just hit the Buy-It-Now and then request a combined invoice. If you are on a phone or tablet using the eBay app, it doesn't allow you to do this. Shipping will depend on the combined weight and value of the items. I only reciprocate Feedback received. Any questions, feel free to email me. However, please keep in mind that I am NOT on-line 24 hours a day. Thank you.

Price: 75 USD

Location: Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania

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