Wheeler, Madden & Clemson No. 52 Handsaw.

[Stewie Simpson]

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Wheeler, Madden & Clemson was acquired by Disston in 1893. http://www.davistownmuseum.org/bioDisston.htm

The No. 52 Handsaw was not listed in any of the Wheeler, Madden & Clemson Catalogue's up until 1895. That's 2 years after being acquired by Disston. http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=&to=en&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.backsaw.net%2Fforum%2Findex.php %3Fthreads%2Ff-constantine-backsaw.137%2F

It can only be assumed their must have been some legal agreement by Disston to allow Wheeler, Madden & Clemson to continue operating as a business for a period of at least 2 years after the acquisition date of 1893.

Based on all the above; it could be suggested that the No.52 Handsaw was manufactured from 1893 to post 1895.

But what is not known is: What date after the 1895 Catalogue did Wheeler, Madden & Clemson actually cease operating as a business.

regards Stewie;

[Stewie Simpson]

"Based on all the above; it could be suggested that the No.52 Handsaw was manufactured from 1893 to post 1895."

Its much more likely the W M & C No.52 Handsaw was being manufactured prior too the release of the 1895 Catalogue.

[Rob Paul]

Wheeler Madden & Clemson saws continued to be marketed by "The National Saw Company" (along with the saws of the other partners; Richardson Bros, Harvey W Peace Co, Woodrough & Mcparlin) for some years after ownership passed to Disston.
Schaffer's book "Hand Saw Makers of North America" lists operating dates for the National Saw Co as 1890-1906.
This seems to indicate that the WMC no.52 might possibly have been sold up til 1906
A few National Saw Co saws continued to be sold through Disston after 1906 (e.g. the Harvey Peace P26 saw, which is in the 1918 Disston catalog) although I haven't seen the WMC no.52 in any Disston catalogs.

[Stewie Simpson]

Thanks Paul. That is excellent information. Appreciate your help.

regards Stewie;