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Tools produced by William McNiece

Rip Saw
Catalog:  Not Available
Model:  There is no indication of any marking for model name or number.

Description:   The length of the blade is 28" and this type of saws were usually called Hand Saw.  The Blade is dark colored but not rusty; marker mark is very clear; nib not present; blade is straight.  The TPI is 5 1/2.   The handle is made of apple and is in good condition.

The blade marking is etched and reads:

William McNiece & Son
Cast Steel Extra
Warranted
London Spring
EXCELSIOR SAW WORKS
PHILADELPHIA, PA

Production Date:  c. 1887 or later.

Label Screw based on Glover patent No. 375,350 dated 12/27/1887.  This suggest that the saw was made sometime after 1887. 

Blade Length	TPI/Mark  /Type	Nib	Design Type	Blade Mark/Type	Handle	Screws/ L. Screw	Notes
28"	5.5/No/ Rip Saw	No	Hand Saw	Readable/ Etch	Apple	3/1

William McNiece & Son
Cast Steel Extra
Warranted
London Spring
EXCELSIOR SAW WORKS
PHILADELPHIA, PA

Wm. McNIECE & SON
EXCELSIOR
PAT. DEC. 27, 1887
PHILADA

The initials W.L.S. are carved onto both sides of the handle.