Object number
57/349
Description
This pit saw was used for cutting large tree trunks. One man stood on top of the trunk and the other in a pit underneath. It is not known where it was made, but it was used by Mr William Brain and his sons at his wheelwrights shop in Wootton, Oxfordshire. It was probably made in the late nineteenth century, and used up to 1920.
Physical description
1 saw: metal, wood
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Pit Saw // Late C19 // See enquiry form. // Used by Mr William Brain and his sons at Wootton, near Woodstock, Oxon. // Probably used up to 1920. // [pencil sketch] / Date 1887 // Age // 70 years // Who made it and where? // not known. // Who used it and where? // Mr William Brain and his sons after him, at Wootton near Woodstok, Oxon. (probably as late as 1920). // How was it used (if not obvious) // By one man on top of tree trunk and the other in a pit underneath. // Any other information // The handle is on the top of the saw but the box to fit on the bottom is not there. The saw is about 7 ft long. Otherwise it is in good condition.'
Production date
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Late-nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4903.tif - High resolution image
