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That is a Crasselt & Rähse from Germany. The company was in business from 1881 to 1934. Their version of the screw stringer was invented by the partner, Ferdinand Rähse. The German patent is #36,654. ...

Thanks for raising the question, Patrick. The person who inquired thought it was a Mason & Hamlin, and I didn't look with a discerning enough eye. I think you are right, and it is from another manufacturer, ...

Is it definitely a Mason & Hamlin? The light toned (unfinished) wood appears so "un-M&H." Larry Lobel's articles on screw stringers did mention a number of other manufacturers who ventured into screw stringer ...