Based on the shape and location of the handle, I'd submit (SWAG) that it's
English and early-mid 1800's.  Very, very nice old saw.  And for one U.S.
dollar?

Sheesh.  Not even.  As if.

- Bill T.

-----Original Message-----
From: oldtools-bounces@r...
[mailto:oldtools-bounces@r...] On Behalf Of jamesbrown
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 12:26 PM
To: oldtools
Subject: [OldTools] Old saw with blank medallion

    I found this saw yesterday at a flea market, and bought it for $1.00:
   http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL377/1006393/17511109/328563539.jpg
 I was especially intrigued by the lack of any stamping on the large, 1 inch

medallion:
   http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL377/1006393/17511109/328563534.jpg
   http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL377/1006393/17511109/328563532.jpg
 Upon cleaning by electrolysis, the blade was found to have a small stamped
mark:
   http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL377/1006393/17511109/328563524.jpg
 The name appears to be either G. Bishop (Geo. Bishop?) or C. Bishop; the
initial is incomplete. The blade also has the faint remnant of a nib:
   http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL377/1006393/17511109/328563527.jpg
  I'm curious as to whether the medallion has had any stamping removed, or
if some early saws came with blank medallions. I also welcome any thoughts
as to whether this is in fact from Geo. Bishop, or some other maker.
         James in Keokuk.

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