Bit brace with 10″ sweep, maker unknown, possibly an Amidon

Description

Can’t find a maker’s mark on this anywhere.  The shape of the chuck is distinctive,  but a search of Google images doesn’t turn up anything comparable. It may be an Amidon.

The rosewood pad and chuck are in good condition; both rotate smoothly.  The pad is missing one of the screws that holds it to the rotating part.  The chuck and ratchet mechanisms both work smoothly and well, and the chuck springs are  plenty strong.