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Musical saw
Maker: George H. Bishop & Co.
Date: 1882-1899 ca.
Place Made:Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, North America
Model: No. 7
Serial No: none
SignedEtched on blade: EXTRA / GEO. H. BISHOP & CO. / SPEED [trademark of a griffin] & EASE / TRADE MARK / CINCINNATI, / O., U. S. A. / HAND MADE / SPRING STEEL 90 WARRANTED / PATENT GROUND / FURNISHED BY THE / ORR & / LOCKETT HDW. CO. / CHICAGO
MarkingsStamped on blade near handle: 7
Medallion on handle: WARRANTED / [eagle trademark] / SUPERIOR
Stamped on wooden handle: I
Medallion on handle: WARRANTED / [eagle trademark] / SUPERIOR
Stamped on wooden handle: I
DescriptionCherry wood handle. Steel blade.
DimensionsOverall length: 683 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 04986