Undated (ca. 1865) Greaves & Sons Handsaw Bolt. Brass. 27 mm x 24 mm. Musante GW-768, Baker-538. Fine.This piece with a right facing bust of George Washington and the inscription EXPORTED SOLELY BY / SHEAF WORKS / W. GREAVES & SONS was used (perhaps among other applications) to hold the steel saw blade to the wooden handle of a hand saw. This piece includes most of the partially threaded bolt that was attached to the blank reverse of the piece. According to Rulau/Fuld the (then) only known piece was cast, while this one appears to be struck -- as is the one illustrated in Musante -- who notes that just two or three pieces are known. William Greaves & Sons was a cutlery manufacturer in Sheffield, England that did extensive trade with America.From our (Coin Galleries) Mail Bid Sale of November 1990, lot 2556. Lot tag included.
