Derlon, Arthur
Location : Paris, France
Patent #481526
Type : Universal-jointed brace
Date : Aug 23, 1892
Rarity : B
The two specimens shown come under the one patent.
Bennett, Alexander & Bloedel, Philip
Location: Buffalo, NY
Patent # 801566
Type : Brace-drill
Date : Oct 10, 1905
Rarity : B
This brace was manufactured by E.C . Atkins
& Co. and is commonly referred to as an Atkins brace. A similar
specimen was made by the Lancaster Machine & Knife Works.
The crank arm of the Lancaster brace is a casting, whereas the Atkins
is wrought iron.