Saw - Wm Marples

William Marples of Sheffield

• 8 inch dovetail saw having 'dolphin-tail' handle
• Twelve teeth per inch rip cut
• Brass back stamped with Wm Marples & Sons
• Straight toothline
• Beechwood handle showing previous owners mark - H Parlby (a wheelwright in Leicestershire)
• Secured by two brass split nut saw screws
• Thought to be made by Disston in circa 1880 (Marples never made their own saws, only factored other makers, selling them using their own marks)
• Would make good user or suit display
• A little staining and slight pitting from storage, see photos
• Will require sharpening to meet own needs

item ref 1995