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Musical saw

Maker George H. Bishop & Co.

Date1882-1899 ca.

Place MadeCincinnati, Ohio, United States, North America

ModelNo. 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. / CHICAGOMarkingsStamped on blade near handle: 7 Medallion on handle: WARRANTED / [eagle trademark] / SUPERIOR Stamped on wooden handle: IDescriptionCherry wood handle. Steel blade.
DimensionsOverall length: 683 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.

Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979

Object number04986

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