DIAMOND JUBILEE - 1840-1915 etching faint/readable. Saws from the late 1940's and early 1950's had this medallion with sloppy execution. Phila" in the stamp. 7 handsaw from the late 1840's or early 1850's. The oldest Disston saws seem to be the few that exist with no medallion. Late 1840's or early 50's medallions left and right with "H. Disston. Also note the serifs on all the lettering in the medallion. 7 handsaw with the later style handle with the lamb's tongue and other details. The company changed its name to Disston and Sons in 1871. What follows is a progression of all medallions produced by Disston from the 1840's until 1955. The name changes came as Henry Disston's adult sons became his business partners. More medallions from the late-1840's early 1850's era. Baileyhoo, 2 years ago Thank you for your replies. A successor corporation, still active in Philadelphia, is called Disston Precision The design was patented by Disston on August 29, 1876. The new timeline in the Disstonian Institute will have two columns of photos. It still features the old-style split sawnuts that were used until about 1876. In the 1970's Porter sold the company to Sandvick. I have tried to put every medallion that has come to light into the timeline. This shorter backsaw has the hook, no medallion, and a finely detailed handle with lambs's tongue. A similar medallion, below, includes the phrase Keystone Works, which started appearing in Disston sales literature about 1850. The appearance of different wings show that another die was used to make this medallion. 7 handsaw with the older style handle that was less ornate. It is raised above the surface of the handle, the first time that feature is seen. Handsaws were not so lucky, usually rode hard and put away wet, mostly used outdoors. Ending Mar 1 at 5:03PM PST 9d 11h. Disston saw medallions bolts with split nuts. Henry Disston & Sons, Inc. Philadelphia, PA. Two medallions, one from a full sized saw, the other from a backsaw. Disston Saws at shop. Dots appear at the end of the words Disston and "Philada" on the medallion below. The variety and quality of saws decreased immediately, as did the number of employees in the factory. Henry Disston relented and eventually encouraged other workers to volunteer. Another medallion from a backsaw, probably from the 1840's. If you are not satisfied with an item I accept returns for a full refund of the purchase price. identifying and dating disston saws. The lettering on this small medallion has serifs, unlike those before or after its production. This is an impossible feat. It has a dot at the end of the word "SONS". This similarly-designed handle has the medallion and may have been made 1845-46. production, based on information from the Disstonian website, exceeds the first several years of Henry Disston's output. We can date pre-Hamilton Disston saws to a 25-year period (marked "H. Disston", 1840-65), post-Hamilton saws (marked "and Son", 1865-71), and post-Albert saws (marked "and Sons", after 1871). Pre-Owned. This progression of design and the introduction of medallions sometime near the middle of that decade give evidence of which medallions were the earliest. He had apprenticed at the company in the late 1850's and early 1860's. Philada". The established date for this medallion begins in 1860. The number of Disston saws on E-bay that have been advertised as 1840's Warranted Superior medallions are found on secondary lines manufactured by Disston and other major saw makers with other brand names on the etch. This medallion dates to the middle and late 1850's. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. I would speculate their rationale was they didn't want their name on lesser-quality saws. When ordering blank medallions, please specify the desired nut diameter (this is usually the same diameter as the other nuts on the saw). The company changed its name to Disston and Son in 1865, when Henry Disston's eldest son Hamilton joined the business. All of the other medallions both large and small have been stacked in an incorrect series of dates on the Disstonian Institute website. I have no evidence to say whether this medallion or the one immediately above is older. The "Disston Canada" medallion means your saw was made at Disston's Toronto factory (1905-1980). Sold by the set, a set being comprised of one bolt, one split nut, and one lock washer. Apple Handle w/ Brass Hardware in excellent condition with exception of wood at saw nut above medallion has small crack likely from over tightening of nut. Whimsical. Online auctions have increased the number of saws available for research since the time of Taran's article. This medallion, the one before, and the next, are all variations on the same design and time frame, the 1871-74 period. This medallion is actually a little older than previously shown.
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