3 ANTIQUE HANDSAWS: GEO. H. BISHOP 22”; E. C. ATKINS 26”; C. E. JENNINGS #11 26"

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3 ANTIQUE HANDSAWS: 1 GEO. H. BISHOP 22”; 1 E. C. ATKINS 26”; 1 C. E. JENNINGS #11 26”.
Geo. H. Bishop 22” Saw (1880-1899):
The George H. Bishop & Co. produced saws of excellent quality first at its plant in Cincinnati, Ohio from the early 1880s until 1899. The medallion indicates that this is an early Bishop saw. Overall, the saw is in good original condition, with no missing or chipped teeth and no warping or creasing. The top horn has a very old repair.
E. C. Atkins 26” Saw: Elias C. Atkins started business under his own name in 1855. The following year he moved from Cleveland, OH, to Indianapolis, and formed a partnership with W. Knippenberg. An 1858 ad shows that he had licensed and manufactured patented designs for muley saws and crosscut saws. The partnership incorporated as "E. C. Atkins & Co." in 1885. It lasted until at least 1944. Based on the medallion and the style of the handle, the saw dates to the late 19
th
century. Overall, the saw is in good original condition, with no missing or chipped teeth and no warping or creasing. The initials “G B C” have been branded onto the handle.
C. E. Jennings 26” #11 Saw (1901): While it is possible Charles E. Jennings worked under his name a few years before adding the “& Co.,” it is obvious that the company grew out of acquiring other companies as evidenced by its factories’ locations and numerous brand names. In 1901, the company took credit for the C.E. JENNINGS & CO mark for saws manufactured at the L’hommedieu Tool Works in Chester, Connecticut. The boldly carved handle appears to be applewood and is in good original condition. Overall, the saw is in good original condition, with no missing or chipped teeth and no warping or creasing.