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181880 "jamesbrown" <james.brown9@m...> 2008‑08‑04 Re: Old saw with blank medallion
    Thanks to all who responded, both online and off. The general consensus 
is:
             1. The saw is most likely English, based on  the London Style 
handle.
             2. Pre-1850 time period, perhaps slightly earlier.
             3. Blank medallions are seen on early British saws.
             4. Sheffield makers Weldon & Carr Bishop are listed as working 
in the late 1700s to early 1800s. Perhaps C. Bishop is Carr Bishop.
    In any case, I'm glad I bought this saw instead of the recent-make 
Stanley he had for $3.00.
      James in Keokuk 

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