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Tools produced by William McNiece

Backsaw - Steel Back, 3-Cove, Closed Handle - provided by Philip W. Baker

Description:

Backsaw with steel back, 3-Cove, Closed Handle and three Handle Screws.  Handle made in Applewood.

Production Date: 1860s

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

More data:

Blade Length	TPI	Trade Mark/Type	Handle	Screws/ Label Screw
12"	14	Back Stamp	Applewood	2/1

Full view.

View of the blade.

W^M M^CNIECE
PHILAD^A
CAST STEEL

The shape of the stamp is an arch.  This shape appears to precede the "worm" design, found on saws of later date.  In addition, I know of only one other saw with arch design of the maker's trademark stamp.

Applewood handle with three coves.

Two Standard and one Label Screw.

The Label Screw reads:

WARRANTED
Eagle engraving and two stars in the center
SUPERIOR