For those that are interested, or might be able to date the saw a bit
better if you had a look at it, I've uploaded some quick snaps of the
backsaw:

http://www.afewchase.com/Spear-Jackson/1.jpg

http://www.afewchase.com/Spear-Jackson/2.jpg

http://www.afewchase.com/Spear-Jackson/3.jpg

http://www.afewchase.com/Spear-Jackson/4.jpg

http://www.afewchase.com/Spear-Jackson/5.jpg

The length of the blade at the teeth is 14-3/4".
The exposed top of the blade back is 14-1/2".

Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
-- 
Nothing is sure, except Death and Pentaxes.
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