9th Oct, 2024 11:00

The Fine Collectors Sale

 
  Lot 39
 

Metacarpal Bow-Frame Saws

including: an English, late 18th Century, a Benjamin Bell saw with steel frame and blade with screw adjustment, with octagonal ebony handle – 24cm. long, 8cm. wide; a similar saw with missing blade and wood handle (cracks evident) – 24cm long, 8cm. wide; a late 18th Century/early 19th Century, saw with steel frame and blade with screw adjustment, with octagonal ebony handle – 27.3cm. long, 8cm. wide; and a late 19th Century, bow-frame saw, steel and plated metal– 23.5cm. long

Note: The first previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 26th September, 1998 (Lot 785). The second previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 19th May, 2001 (Lot 753). The third previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 27th September, 2003 (Lot 1586). The fourth previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 3rd November, 2001 (Lot 1725).

Sold for £262

Result plus buyers premium


 

including: an English, late 18th Century, a Benjamin Bell saw with steel frame and blade with screw adjustment, with octagonal ebony handle – 24cm. long, 8cm. wide; a similar saw with missing blade and wood handle (cracks evident) – 24cm long, 8cm. wide; a late 18th Century/early 19th Century, saw with steel frame and blade with screw adjustment, with octagonal ebony handle – 27.3cm. long, 8cm. wide; and a late 19th Century, bow-frame saw, steel and plated metal– 23.5cm. long

Note: The first previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 26th September, 1998 (Lot 785). The second previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 19th May, 2001 (Lot 753). The third previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 27th September, 2003 (Lot 1586). The fourth previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 3rd November, 2001 (Lot 1725).

Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 9th Oct, 2024

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