Steel ice saw with an oak handle accompanied by its wooden sheath (scabbard). Sheath is made of pine and has a long central groove which the saw fits into teeth first. The sheath also has a leather strap with its metal buckle to hold the saw in place.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1885 - 1910
Time Period
late 19th or early 20th century
Place
Region
New England
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Ice Saw (2016.32.A)
Width
18.6 cm
Length
163.5 cm
Dimension Notes
Length of Blade: 122.1 cm. Length of oak handle: 42.2 cm
Dimension Description
Wooden Sheath (Scabbard) (2016.32.B)
Width
8.8 cm
Depth
4 cm
Length
128.1 cm
Materials
Material
Metal (steel), Wood (oak), Wood (pine), Leather, Metal
Material Notes
The pine, leather and metal apply solely to the sheath.
