To me it looks like a chemical etch process was used.... If I remember correctly, the transfer etching technique dates from around late 1840's I...
Nice in-depth research, I've not come across Wakefields 1794 Directory. Worth keeping an eye out....
Wonderful stuff, and very atmospheric description. Sounds like a very pleasant afternoon. Thanks.
Interesting lineup, I wouldn't have guessed that the size graduations would be so linear. Thanks for posting.
Interesting handle shape. I suspect you are correct about the Sam Newboulds connection, maybe a common handle maker? Thanks for posting....
It depends, I like reading the London Gazette, but it can be a weird place to search, you need to swap search terms around sometimes to get...
On the assumption that it's Beardshaw, then I'd think it's likely to be the earlier fashion for London Flat rather than the later lower cost...
A little more searching and I think it's this one. Made by Thomas Flinn Pax, possibly with the adjustable stop made by a third party?...
Looks like a guitar kerfing saw for cutting frets, The handle shape looks like it might be made by PAX? Here's a similar one on Amazon....
I like the handle, very elegant lines and perfect lambs tongue. Generally amazing condition for a saw that's likely to be more than 100 years...
Thanks for a fascinating read, and wonderfully detailed research, it brings a whole new perspective to JV Hill Late Howell Brilliant work!...
I like the user made handle, it's an indication of the value and usefulness of the saw to it's owner. A reminder of a time when people used to...
Hi Dave, I moved this into the Saw Identification Forum. Hope that's ok with you. You have a very interesting saw, the handle shape and the...
Thanks for that update. I think my conversions obviously went awry somewhere along the line. I was under the impression that earlier small...
Congratulations on a great restoration job, I like that the owners's mark "A B Newell" has been preserved. Looks great!!
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