Rip saw - Groves

This is a lovely, well cared for example of the renowned  English saw maker, Richard Groves & Sons of Sheffield, featuring graduated teeth sizes.

It has a decorative shaped hardwood handle which is secured to the blade with the use of four  brass split-nuts. (one of which has been replaced by a previous owner).

The largest is stamped with 'Established 1770' one of Groves' trademark logos.

On the reverse side of the handle the split-nut buttons have an interupted flat-head screw slot. These slots require a special split-nut screwdriver to tighten or loosen them.

The saw shown is 26 inches in length, with Ripcut teeth, which start at 3tpi (teeth per inch) by the handle and progress up to 5tpi at the tip.

The saw blade is in excellent clean condition, still showing the R Groves & Sons stamp, along with 'Thin to the back'

Will benefit from sharpening and setting,  if intended for use.

Previous owners mark - E H Blackbourn.

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