Pit saw
Shemac, Bristol
Category
Tools
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and wood
Measurements
335 x 40 mm; 1325 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Bristol
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 11828.1
Summary
A two handled steel pit-saw. 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