Offered here is a VERY FINE ANTIQUE PATENTED BACKSAW MANUFACTURED BY THE RICHARDSON BROS, NEWARK, NJ, WITH A UNIQUE EARLY HANDLE AND A BRASS MEDALLION THAT HAS A PATENT DATE OF DEC 21, 1869 CAST INTO THE BRASS DESIGN. This beautiful saw is marked on the metal stiffener: "EXTRA SPRING STEEL, WARRANTED" along with the manufacturer name and a maltase cross logo. The blade is almost dead straight and it has a 12 INCH SAW BLADE WITH 12 TEETH/PER/INCH (TPI).... This classic backsaw is in very good condition. The blade has a very tiny bow, the teeth are sharp...as found...and there are no kinks, rust or pitting on the blade, just light metal staining. This very fine, early, PATENTED RICHARDSON BROS. BACKSAW would look great in the shop or ANTIQUE TOOL COLLECTION. See photos for additional details. Any questions, please ask. Winning bidder to pay PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING COSTS WHICH INLCUDES DELIVERY CONFIRMATION AND FULL INSURANCE FOR A WORRY-FREE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY.