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  1. 28th June 2012, 02:09 PM #1
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    Default old marples brace

    the owner where i am working brought out this old brace and i am wondering if anyone can give me any info as i have never seen anything like it.
    Don't force it, use a bigger hammer.

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  3. 28th June 2012, 03:25 PM #2
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    Rat52,
    that's an ebony filled Marples "Ultimatum Brace"
    Made about 1865.
    Looks like a very good example.
    Ebony was the most common filler, rosewood, beech, boxwood and horn are much harder to find.
    These have come down in value somewhat over the last 5 or so years, from about $600 plus .... down to as low as $350.00


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    Check out this bad boy.

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  5. 29th June 2012, 09:54 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by TobyC View Post
    Check out this bad boy.

    Toby
    An ebony filled one is on ebay at the moment - buy it now at just over $400. Pretty close to Peter's suggested price.
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  6. 29th June 2012, 10:27 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbur View Post
    An ebony filled one is on ebay at the moment - buy it now at just over $400. Pretty close to Peter's suggested price.
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    I wasn't debating current prices, I was just amazed at the price of that one. I will also be amazed if he gets that much. Is this the one you were looking at? It looks a little rough compared to Rat's.

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  7. 29th June 2012, 11:04 AM #6
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    That's the one Toby. Wasn't having a go at you. When tools get into four figures I come over faint and have to lie down.
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    ps yes it does look rougher
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