701081 Ultimatum braces, c.1853-56 (wood & metal) by Marples, William (b.1809); length of each: 36.2 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Sales of the new brace grew rapidly and soon further changes to the original Cartwright specification were undertaken to simplify manufacture and cut costs. All the braces in this group were made by Marples at his Spring Lane works between 1853 and 1856. The brass casting is tapered for greater strength. All are marked on the screw-cap with an allusion to the arms of the Cutlers??Company and the words: ???. MARPLES PATENTEE / 67 / SPRING LANE / SHEFFIELD?? and on the lower front plate: ???y Her Majesty??? Royal Letters Patent / WILLIAM MARPLES SOLE MANUFACTURER/ OF THE ULTIMATUM BRACE / SHEFFIELD?? On nos. 1451?? the nozzle terminates in a spring button ring to secure the bit.); British, out of copyright.