Lot 128: Two Mid-20th Century Ratcheting Swing Braces including Stanley

Two mid-20th century ratcheting swing braces, each featuring a cranked metal frame with wooden handles and heads. The first brace is constructed with a two-jaw chuck and a ratcheting mechanism. The metal frame is stamped on the lower horizontal arm with the name STANLEY. It features a polished wooden grip and a larger, rounded wooden head. The second brace is equipped with a three-jaw chuck and a ratcheting collar with knurled detailing. This example has a wooden grip and a dark-finished, possibly composite-covered, head. Both tools demonstrate the traditional U-shaped swing design used for manual drilling. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the items.