Tool Types

Chisels, Files, Knives, Rules and Saws

Directory of American Toolmakers Information

Oldham is believed to have manufactured his own saws but may have simply dealt in other products. He had a 5 October 1880 patent on a saw.

Identifying Marks

His name, W. BRINDSWORTH; J. THOMAS; J. ARMITAGE

General Information
 
The catalog in the collection includes an essay on saws, their history and use back to Talus's invention in ancient Greece.

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 References

Nelson, Robert E., Ed. (1999). Directory of American Toolmakers: A listing of identified makers of tools who worked in Canada and the United States before 1900. Early American Industries Association.

Oldham, Joshua. (1887). Catalogue and price list: Joshua Oldham, manufacturer of saws, machine knives, &c. of every description. Joshua Oldham, NY, NY. Reprinted in 1978 by the Early American Industries Association.

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