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Beautiful, highly collectible vintage E.C. Stearns & Co. No. 1 Wentworth Pattern hand saw sharpening vise/clamp. This cast-iron piece is a fantastic slice of turn-of-the-century American tool history, featuring a patent date of January 31, 1899.
Key Features & Markings:- Left jaw reads: \"WENTWORTH PATTERN\"- Right jaw reads: \"PATENTED JAN 31, 1899\"- Top center spine is clearly stamped: \"MADE BY E.C. STEARNS & CO U.S.A. SYRACUSE N.Y.\"- Features the classic cam-locking lever design used to hold saw blades rigid during hand filing.
Condition Report:This saw clamp is in excellent vintage condition. The cast iron is clean with a rich, dark original patina and absolutely no cracks, breaks, or weld repairs. All mechanical hinges and the locking cam lever function perfectly. The original wire guide attachment is still intact. This is an awesome addition for any vintage tool collector or a practical user piece for traditional hand-tool woodworking.
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