Two-handed saw
Richard Melhusih Ltd.
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast steel, wood and brass
Measurements
300 mm (Height) x 35 mm (Depth); 1070 mm (width)
Place of origin
Holborn
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153410
Summary
Two handled cutting saw. A metal bladed two handled saw, serrated on one edge, with one hole near the tip. A turned wooden handle with brass ferrule is bolted to the blade, near the wider end of the blade. The wooden handle at the wider end of the blade is attached by four brass screws, and covered on the reverse by three metal plugs and one makers mark.
Provenance
Part of the John Williams Bequest, gifted to the National Trust in 1998.
Marks and inscriptions
On blade: Finest Quality English Manufacture / RICHARD MELHUISH LTD / WARRANTED CAST STEEL / FETTER LANE / HOLBORN E.C. On handle: WARRANTED SUPERIOR
Makers and roles
Richard Melhusih Ltd., maker