This six-inch swing brace has none of its original nickel plating, but there is now a rich blue-black patina on the smooth steel and iron.  The Caspar Reising patent ratchet housing has the patent date partially stamped on it, and the Peck & Powers chuck patent is stamped clearly on the bow. The quill has plain bearings and is original and fully functional with a lignum vitae pad.  No apologies.

The Peck & Powers patent date of February 11, 1879 is on the bow of this brace because the Reising patent date is stamped on the ratchet housing instead.

The dainty rosewood wrist handle is in good condition, but must be worked with the thumb and two fingers because there's no room for a fist.