antique Richardson saw from London.. not Newark..

[Don McConnell]

Thanks for the kind words, Winton. Don't worry about losing your cool - not sure I have ever had any to lose. :-)

I tend to agree with John that your saw, Kyal, appears to be early 19th century. Possibly earlier than any of the working dates I've found for either John or William Richardson. Though I don't claim to be an expert on judging the age of saws by appearances, so it could be an early 1840's product of John Richardson's. In any event, I was wondering if we could see a photo of the entire saw, including the toe? That might provide an additional clue.

Don McConnell
Eureka Springs, AR

[Mike Allen1010]

Winton, Deserves another mention - it's DON MCCONNELL !!

He's too modest to say so, but Don is IMHO the leading expert, researcher and all round vintage handsaw guru in the world, among his many others achievements at Old Street Tools! How fortunate are we to have the benefit of someone so knowledgeable here in the Cave!!

Do I sound like a 13 year old girl at a Beatles concert? (yeah, probably dating myself there). OK. I'm better now - very cool SMC experience!