An S&J 1913 booklet

Discussion in 'Forum: Saw Identification and Discussion' started by tonyba, Mar 26, 2021.

  1. tonyba

    tonyba Active Member

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    I recently purchased this S&J publication " Concerning Hand Saws" dated 1913.
    It dovetails in alongside the 1915 catalogue reproduced in the "Handsaw catalogue Collection".
    Points:
    "Double Mermaid "is here
    "Made by New Process"is here
    "Mermaid" back saws are Extra Cast Steel
    "Leapfrog" back saws are Warranted Cast Steel
    I am attempting to get enough data together to create a 20th Century Time Line for S&J.
    19th Century has been pretty well covered by Ray in his handle evolution post.
    Thanks to Ray for an excellent website.
    Tony
     

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  2. kiwi

    kiwi Most Valued Member

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    Thanks tonyba. Manufacturer's paper is much scarcer than their saws and includes lots of hard-to -find data on the evolution of saw production, and more (incl. advertising slogans, like buy S&J saws to "increase the prosperity of the empire")
     
  3. ray

    ray Administrator Staff Member

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    Thanks for posting that, such info is invaluable in unravelling the history.