Object number
54/520/1-2
Creator
Description
This saw has a narrow tapered blade and a wooden 'pistol grip' handle. It has a wooden slide to protect the teeth (9 teeth to an inch) which are not set. The inscription mark on the blade is 'H. OSBORN SOUTHAMPTON', with 'H.J. BOWN' on the handle. It was used by a wheelwright in Braishfield, Hampshire, who was the donor's father.
Physical description
1 saw (other name- compass saw): wood; steel; good condition
Production place
Southampton
Production date
1954
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Material
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_666.tif - High resolution image
