Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Hand Saws
Manufacturer: Roberts And Lee
Tool Type: Hand Saw
Model No: Exotica
This model of Roberts And Lee Exotica hand saw is fitted
with a high grade alloy steel blade which is taper ground thin to back.
The saw is also fitted with a beautiful Rosewood handle.
The Rosewood handle is secured to blade with the use of 4 brass buttons,
one of which is faced with a medallion. The brass buttons can be tightened or
loosened accordingly on the reverse side with the use of a screwdriver.
The saw shown is 22 inches in length and has 12 teeth per inch (tpi).
There were different lengthed and tpi versions of this saw produced.
Handle: Rosewood
Number Of Buttons: 4
Type Of Buttons: Brass
Medallion Markings: Warranted Superior
Blade Markings:
'Exotica, made in England for Tilgear by
ET Roberts & Lee, high grade alloy steel, taper ground thin to back'.
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For information on dating this saw and other British saws, see the
'British Saws and Saw Makers from c1660' book, written by Simon Barley.
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on the history of saw making, how to date a saw, in depth details
on each of the large makers and much more, making for the most interesting read
and leaving you with a slight desire to buy an old British saw.
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