Saw, Lapidary

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Saw, Lapidary

Entry/Object ID

38.88.27

Description

Materials: metal, wood. Size: 4 3/4" L. handle. Description: black and gray colors - adjustable frame type saw - rounded file-type handle - fine toothed saw blade held in place by thumb screw plates - stamped into frame: "Dixon 18, Germany".

Context

Saw thought to be of the type used to cut slices off of agates and other semi-precious gemstones. Belonged to Irma Lorenz family.

Cataloged By

Legacy Artifacts Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Saw, Lapidary

Class

Lapidary T & E

Category

Tools & Eq for Materials

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Deaccession

D.38.88.27

Create Date

September 22, 1988

Update Date

August 13, 2025