Value of old saws
Old saw value depends on maker, type, blade condition, handle, medallion, tooth pattern, completeness, and demand. Many saws are useful but modest.
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Start with saw type: hand saw, crosscut, back saw, panel saw, two-man saw, or specialty saw. Then document maker, handle, blade, teeth, and damage.
Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, completeness, size, rarity, and demand can materially change value.
Quick value checklist
- Photograph the whole tool, maker marks, patent dates, handles, blades, jaws, screws, boxes, labels, and damage.
- Measure key dimensions and show set contents if it is a group or boxed lot.
- Note rust, pitting, sharpening, cracks, replaced handles, missing parts, repainting, and whether it functions.
Key value drivers
- Maker, medallion, clean blade, original handle, tooth condition, and rare type can support value.
- Two-man saws, painted saws, and mixed saw lots compare differently from usable shop saws.
- Heavy rust, missing handles, bends, cracks, and over-cleaning can reduce value.
Note: We couldn’t find enough auction records that directly match Value of old saws to publish a defensible price table. If you are valuing a specific item, include its maker, model, material, photos, and condition so the search can be narrowed.
What similar items actually sold for
To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific antique saw.
Shown USD range: USD 10-USD 130. Median of these 6 USD examples: USD 27.50.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
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A Disston WWII Military Folding Crosscut Saw c1942 - Rare!Source blocked; provenance matched | Danielle Elizabeth Antique & Estate Auctioneers | 2022-07-09 | 3 | AUD 220 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique Flem. Ar. Treadle Scroll SawSource blocked; provenance matched | Matthew Bullock Auctioneers | 2023-07-29 | 72 | USD 130 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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antique two-man crosscut sawSource blocked; provenance matched | R & R Auction INC | 2026-03-22 | 42061 | USD 20 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Engraved Antique H. Disston Hand SawSource blocked; provenance matched | Apple Tree Auction Center | 2026-02-10 | 5040 | USD 10 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique Montana Logging Crosscut SawSource blocked; provenance matched | Davis Brothers Auction | 2025-10-03 | 583 | USD 25 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique Vintage Tool Miter Saw, Trade 45 Mark.Source blocked; provenance matched | Lion and Unicorn | 2024-02-04 | 51 | USD 40 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Antique Montana Logging Crosscut SawSource blocked; provenance matched | Davis Brothers Auction | 2025-07-10 | 815 | USD 30 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
How these auction records were verified
Each row retains its exact source URL, lot identity, retrieval time, access result, and immutable record hash. Live source access was blocked; the exact record matched Appraisily's immutable pipeline provenance. Inspect the public comparable provenance record.
Disclosure: prices are shown as reported by auction houses and are provided for appraisal context. Learn more in our editorial policy.
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