The Standard

This is an example of "The Standard" saw.  This specific model doesn't appear in catalogs available to me -  Monhagen Saw Works, February 1, 1871 Office and Price List of The National Saw Co., April 1, 1895, The Wheeler, Madden & Clemson Mfg. Co.

In the catalog for 1895 "The Standard" model appears, but with much more sophisticated etch and different handle type.  This suggest that the saw presented here was produced prior to 1895.  Since the patent date on the medallion is December 21, 1869, (this date relates to the saw split nuts patent), this saw could not have been made before 1869 and was produced either in 1870 or later, but probably before April 1, 1895. 

Catalog record not available.

Model:  The Standard

 

Blade Length	TPI/Mark /Type	Nib	Design Type	Blade Mark/Type	Handle	Screws/ Medallion	Other
22"	9/Yes/ Crosscut	Remnant	Straight Back/ Panel Saw	Readable/ Etch	Beech	2/1

The Toe and the Nib

Blade Marking:  Etch

The Standard
Trade XLCR Mark
Wheeler, Madden & Clemson
Middletown
Spring Steel  NY  Warranted

The medallion:

Wheeler, Madden & Clemson - Pat Dec. 21 1869 - XLCR - Middletown, NY

(The date relates to the saw split nuts patent held by D.T. Munger)

The Handle:  Beech, two screws and one medallion

Visual inspection:

Blade is in good condition, small pitting blemishes, toe with a nib.  Blade marking is etched and readable.  Handle in good condition, top horn chipped, finish appears to be original however incomplete.  Inside of the hand opening has well preserved finish, probably varnish.