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TWO SAWS, LATE 17TH/ 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FOR HUNTING OR BUTCHERY the first with bow-shaped body formed of a faceted bar, interrupted by a globular moulding in the centre, curved shaped forward terminal, later saw-blade retained by a shaped thumb-screw, and faceted horn grip (cracked); the second formed of a moulded bar of near square section, broad saw-blade retained by a large thumb-screw, and later wooden grip the first: 59 cm; 23 ¼ in overall
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Nail makers tools and anvils. (Courtesy of Museum of Early American Tools, by Eric Sloane)