This is a very nice crosscut hand-saw marked, "ESTABLISHED 1840 HENRY DISSTON & SONS D-23 (hanging scale logo) PHILADELPHIA U.S.A. LIGHTWEIGHT REG. U.S. PAT OFF M. IND RGTRANDA FOR BEAUTY FINISH HAND UTILITY THIS SAW CANNOT BE EXCELLED HENRY DISSTON (signature in writing script) "8" just below the handle on the steel "DISSTON * U.S.A. * " on the brass medallion on the handle. Nice carved handle with some edge wear and small chipped off edges, some scratches, and minor dings, some clear finish loss, no cracks. The hardware appears clean and in good condition, some nickel plating loss noted. The blade is about 99% straight, just about perfect, cuts just fine, with light staining, the teeth are in very good condition, no missing about 99% sharpness. Not as old as others I have for sale, but of very good quality, will make a good user saw. Click for Price @ GoAntiques.com
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