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Artist
Taintor Mfg. Co.
1890 - 1910
Date1900
Terms
- Saw Sets
- Steel
- New York (State)
Dimensions15.86 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Markings"Pat[d] May 6 '91. May 24 '92. June 19 '83. Oct 23 1900/ Taintor's Positive 1900/ Taintor Mfg. Co. New York. USA."
Credit LineGift of Richard and Jane Montague (2010)
Object number2010.001.0059
DescriptionSteel tool, called a saw set--used for sharpening saws. Once the teeth have been jointed and filed, the saw set is used to adjust the set of each tooth. Model name: "Taintor's Positive 1900". Squeezable handle with punch; adjustable screw at top. From tool box, Boston Harness Co., leather and harness making tools, 2010.1.1.
Object number: H2075.1.1