Miniature Ebony Pianomaker’s Brace by Freeth – Circa 1770, Extra-Fine Craftsmanship

Description

Eleven inches long. Five inch sweep. Stunning!

There are two possible candidates that may have been the maker. Firstly, Benjamin Freeth of Birmingham who is listed in 1770 as beeing a gimlet and auger maker, or from the same 1770 directory, Samuel and Samson Freeth, Edge tool makers, and factors.

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