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: 7Medallion on handle: WARRANTED / [eagle trademark] / SUPERIOR
Stamped on wooden handle: IDescriptionCherry wood handle. Steel blade.DimensionsOverall length: 683 mmProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number04986
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1920-1940 ca.
1915-1945 ca.
1920 ca.