At 10:11 PM 8/3/2008, Ray Gardiner wrote:

>Blank Medallions?   I can't think of any reason why a manufacturer would put
>a blank medallion on a saw,  Maybe it's been re-handled some time ago.

I have (probably still do but as to where is anyone's guess) a 
backsaw that has a blank medallion.   I did find a picture

http://oldetoolshop.com/jointer/earlysaws/bsaw4.jpg

I'm thinking it's a Tillotson but the mark is kind of eroded.

I've also seen at least one handsaw of similar vintage that had a 
blank medallion.

Tony

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