FINE YANKEE NO. 2102 8" BELL SYSTEM HAND BRACE

Uncommon 8" variation of the fine Yankee Bell System brace. Above the chuck it reads, "YANKEE NO. 2102 NORTH BROS MFG CO. PHILA, PA, USA PAT NOV 6-23 JAN 15-25". Reads 'YANKEE' in red on top of the handle. Accepts both square-tapered bits and round shank bits making it an extremely versatile tool. These are considered to be the best bit braces ever made. PRE STANLEY.