Antique H. Disston & Sons 1875 Hand Saw Set Tool Wrest Primitive
This antique hand tool is a Henry Disston & Sons saw set (saw wrest), patented on May 11, 1875 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It features a black japanned cast iron body measuring approximately 9.75 inches wide with dual adjustable thumb screws and a central revolving anvil dial used to set the proper angle on handsaw teeth. The left wing clearly bears the stamped maker mark "H. Disston & Sons, Phila. PA," while the right wing displays the original "Patented May 11, 1875" manufacturing stamp. This classic piece of 19th-century American craftsmanship is highly collectible and relatively rare to find with all original hardware intact, making it an excellent addition to any primitive woodworking collection or industrial display.S
Selling as Pictured 092226BS