Old Disston Philadelphia Rip Saw with Advertising – 28" (Beech) german A large metal plumb bob

A large metal plumb bob with spool

Rear wedge appears to have been replaced

An 18 / 19 century German fruitwood smoother with horn shaped handle and decorative shell carving (see photo)

An old unusual wooden drill bit holder with brass fittings

Overall Length: 205mm (8")

Old Disston Philadelphia Rip Saw with Advertising – 28" (Beech) german A large metal plumb bobAn old Disston Philadelphia rip saw fitted with what I assume is a replacement hardwood handle as there is no Disston medallion. This nib on this old Disston nibbed saw almost looks like a saw tooth. This old saw retains its partial etching 'Henry Disston & Sons, Keystone Sawworks, Philadelphia, USA'. It is also marked 'Extra London Spring' which was the mark of their top quality saws. It also has an advertising etching 'Henry Disston & Sons Expressly