Disston Keyhole Saw

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Disston Keyhole Saw

Entry/Object ID

2011.206.3

Description

A keyhole, or pad, saw, featuring a metal blade and wooden handle. The handle is hourglass shaped, and has a brass top with two screws, for releasing and interchanging blades.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Disston & Sons

Date made

circa 1870

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On blade, near handle

Transcription

H. DISSTON & SONS

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Saw, Keyhole

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Saw, Compass

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Saw, Woodworking

Nomenclature Class

Woodworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Length

12-1/2 in

Circumference

4-3/4 in

Material

Metal, Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good