Antique EC Atkins No 53 Hand Saw 26\" Perfection Handle Silver Steel 1887 Pat For Sale

Antique E.C. Atkins & Co. No. 53 Skew-Back Handsaw
Era: Circa 1900–1920s (Features the 1887 Patent Date Medallion)
Manufacturer: E.C. Atkins & Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Blade Length: 26 Inches
Steel Type: Atkins Exclusive \"Silver Steel\"Features:
Handle: Original applewood (or premium beechwood) \"Perfection Handle\" featuring an ergonomic, low-slung design and a beautiful, deeply embossed floral/wheat-leaf pattern.
Hardware: Original 3-bolt solid brass configuration, including the highly collectible E.C. Atkins \"PAT. DEC. 27 1887\" AAA arrow logo medallion.
Blade: Classic skew-back (tapered top) profile with a dark, clean, even patina.Condition Notes:
This highly desirable Atkins saw is in lovely, solid antique condition. The famous Perfection handle retains an excellent finish with incredibly sharp, crisp floral/wheat relief stampings. Please note there is a small chip on the very tip of the top horn (viewable in photos), which is incredibly common for these utilitarian tools, but the rest of the handle is free of major structural cracks or splits. The brass hardware has a gorgeous, uncleaned natural patina. The Silver Steel blade is straight and flat with very clean tooth lines and no major rust pitting. A fantastic addition to any premium antique tool collection or a top-tier user saw for a traditional woodworker.Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form the primary visual description.