Wooden bit brace (also known as a bitstock). Smoothly shaped beech wood with rabbit edges and a well turned hand grip elbow. Its clamp is also made solely of wood. Has an iron ferrel (tip) which is a ring held in place by four cut nails.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1815 - 1830
Time Period
early 19th century
Place
Region
Northeast
Continent
North America
Notes
Made about 1825. According to Jeff Miller (oral communication 8/28/2023) this could date from the late 18th through the early 19th century.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Length
35.5 cm
Materials
Material
Wood (Beech), Metal (iron)
Material Notes
Information on card accompanying inventory card: The early native brace in America was made of well seasoned hardwood, most likely hickory or oak with burl wood often used for the shaped elbows.
