Among my very favorite recent finds, especially for the pin prick style lettering spelling out the maker/owner of this antique saw's name, and most especially for them having taking the care to correct a not quite right first attempt at the "e" in Goffsehalk, carving the wood a bit deeper there to allow for a second try. I have found other early examples of saws of this shape called both kerfing and stair (dado) saws, the earliest examples seeming to have been used by coffin makers in the 19th century for precision cutting. I am no tool expert, but whether employed for making coffins or stairs, I have to think G. Goffsehalk took great care and pride in his work. A special feeling and very lovely thing.
9 7/8" l x 4 3/4" t x 1" thick. Beautiful antique condition, could not be better.
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