Ripsaw

Name/Title

Ripsaw

Entry/Object ID

2013.15.1.2

Description

Ripsaw #8, skew back, heavy teeth, without decoration on apple-wood pistol-grip handle, Social Security number "415321867" near handle grip, five brass screws hold handle to blade/one holds Disston medallion, faint cursive script "For Beauty Finish Utility This Saw Would be Excellent" on blade, "Henry Disston" to right of trademark, 8 [within a circle] in center trademark between scales, Henry Disston Co. (Philadelphia), 7 1/4"h x 30 3/4"l, 1910-1930s. Sold originally for $28.50/dozen. Interior lid - bottom slot

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Henry Disston Co. (Philadelphia, Pa)

Date made

1910 - 1939

Dimensions

Height

7-1/4 in

Length

30-3/4 in