Hey All, Here are a pair of saws that have an A.Rosling mark on both spines. The markings are quite different from each other and I wonder if these were done at different stages in the company\'s history or if they got separate treatment depending on the quality of saw. I haven\'t seen the maker listed but wondered if it was a brand saw from a large merchant. If the \'dot\' between cast and steel follows the 1830 theory they might date from this time but the handles remind me of a mid 19th century saw or later. This combined with the \"warranted superior\" medallion also might suggest a later date. Comments are welcome. The first saw is a 10\" brass back, open handled saw marked A.Rosling, Cast.Steel. An original owner also marked it C.Gall. There is 1\'3/4 depth to the blade. The beech handle is held in by two split brass nuts with the larger marked Warranted Superior. An eagle or something to that effect since isn\'t all that clear or well impressed centres the medallion. The nuts measure 7/16th\" and the medallion 3/4\" The second saw is an open handled 12\"steel back, also marked A Rosling in a semi circle above a semi circled Sheffield. Cast.Steel is to right of the previous lettering.The blade tops out at 2 7/8\". The beech handle is held on by one brass split nut and a replaced Warranted Superior medallion and a later domed nut. This eagle is well defined.The once proud owner C S Stickels marked the handle twice. Both handles have almost identical double chamfers, chamfer stops, beaks and top nibs. The cheek curves are identical. The major difference is the robust size of the larger saw handle and the significantly rounded horns. The brass back saw handle is almost sharp by comparison to the larger back saw but it is unknown if this was adjusted this way through use. enjoy
Hi Joe, You certainly know how to find some good ones.. A ROSLING was a registered trademark of Beardshaw They are amongst the few sawmakers who were in business over a long period, most only lasted a few years. Simon Barley\'s list extends the operating dates a bit from \"Hand Saw Makers of Britain\" In various incarnations from 1825 to 1961, I will need to do a bit more research to find out if possible when the \"A ROSLING\" mark was used. The dot in the CAST.STEEL is interesting.. Regards Ray
Hey Ray and All... Thanks for the info on A Rosling or even the jog in the memory bank. I knew I had seen the company name somewhere and that helps a lot. It spans a long history so it will be interesting on the question of dating even if that is possible. I also didn\'t know if this was sort of the way you wanted some sort of a file or picture inventory started since we have a \"few\" more examples of early saws that the group might be interested in and be able to compare their particular examples to. Any criticism or advice is welcome. Joe
Hi Joe, It\'s early days as far as the structure of the site is concerned. Eventually I expect a database of several thousand saws and information on at least several hundred saw makers. As more people contribute, (welcome Pedder!) we will build up a resource that can be a benefit to all those interested in saws and saw making. Keep em coming! Regards Ray
Ok Ray I will try and contribute new and different saws regularly with pics, comments and questions following some sort of consistency of style and organization. Hopefully everyone finds them interesting. Cheers Joe