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John H. Bringhurst Saw

  

This is an example of a saw made by John H. Bringhurst of Philadelphia, PA.  He started his business in 1842.

Catalog:  Not Available

Model:  No Designation

 
Blade Length TPI/Mark/ Type Nib Design Type Blade Mark/Type Handle Screws/ Medallion Other
21" 9/No/ crosscut yes Straight Back/ Panel Saw Readable/ Stamp Apple 2/1/1 Interesting marks on the handle.  See below.

Middle of the blade and condition of the teeth.

The Toe and the Nib

Blade Marking:

J. H. BRINGHURST 
PHILAD (?)
SPRING STEEL  WARRANTED
EXTRA

The Medallion: 

JOHN H. BRINGHURST
PHILA

 

Handle Fastening:   One "small" brass screw at the top.  Two "large" brass screws, and one medallion.  Split nuts.

The Handle:  Apple.  Unusual shape - the grip is very low from the top of the handle.

Visual Inspection:

Blade lightly cleaned and oiled.  Very good condition.  Small amount of scratches and dings on handle.  Handle has been refinished.

Special Notes:

Notice on the third nut from top an X scratched in the handle.  There is a worn place where the index finger rested.  The correct way to saw.

 

Notice on the medallion side next to the top horn the handle is worn or was made this way for the thumb to rest.

    
   
 

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