Hi Steve,

J Taylor and Sons, was a trademark of Taylor Brothers, as Tony has
already pointed out, the weird animal, is actually a sheep with a halo,
I used to think it was some kind of mutant seal, but a better image
makes it much clearer. This is from another of Taylor Brothers
trademarks "Mowbray" but the logo is clearer and more detailed.

http://www.backsaw.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=129&d A nice
document showing some of the Taylor Brothers marks can be found on
Wiktor's web site it is from an article written for TATHS by Simon
Barley, the original document is from Ken Hawley's collection.
http://www.backsaw.net/pics/Simon%20Article4.jpg

The full article on Acid Etching Saws is here http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUS-
saws/z_reading/acidEtching_Saws/acidEtching-Simon2.asp

Wiktor's site has additional information on Taylor Brothers here..
http://www.wkfinetools.com/hUK/TaylorBros/taylorBros-index.asp

Taylor Brothers made some beautiful saws, I have used Taylor Brothers
handle designs on a few saws and they have a very comfortable, easy to
use, feel about them.

A 14 inch Taylor Brothers sash tenon saw is a nice thing to find.

Regards Ray

> Galoots I was getting together some of my better backsaws for a
> little sharpening session and found an oddity. I have a 14 inch brass
> backed saw marked J Taylor and Son Sheffield and Advance. There is a
> running horse logo with a halo over the horses head and a lance or
> flag. The only info I could find was Jim Crammond post about finding
> a 28" rip saw back in 2002 and an old e-bay sale listing. Its in very
> nice shape and after much head scratching remember buying it at one
> of Martins auctions several years ago. Any guessed as to age or how
> long the company was in business and for how long. Any help would be
> welcome. Steve

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