Pit saw
Shemac, Bristol
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and wood
Place of origin
Bristol
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11828
Summary
A two handled steel pit-saw and wooden blade protector. The two wooden handles fit into metal clips which are rivetted to each end of the metal saw blade. Faint lettering on the centre of the blade reads, Metagen / (indecipherable) / Shemac / Bristol.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Shemac, Bristol