03-23-2016, 11:31 PM
Grabbed this a couple weeks ago, just because it was such an interesting piece. The plate is stamped "C. Disston PHILADA". I'm going to have to do a little research on that, as dates don't immediately spring to mind for that stamp. Pretty early, I'm guessing.
It appears to have been adapted from a saw plate. The handle is double pinned, brass and iron, and is well shaped, with a round button where it meets the plate. The plate is in good condition (other than the reshaping, of course) and it is actually still a bit sharp.
Just interesting. What's your take?
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Your thoughts? Ever see anything like this before?
EDIT TO ADD:
I found out that it is indeed a production tool. Anyone care to guess what it is used for?
It appears to have been adapted from a saw plate. The handle is double pinned, brass and iron, and is well shaped, with a round button where it meets the plate. The plate is in good condition (other than the reshaping, of course) and it is actually still a bit sharp.
Just interesting. What's your take?
PICS:
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Your thoughts? Ever see anything like this before?
EDIT TO ADD:
I found out that it is indeed a production tool. Anyone care to guess what it is used for?
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