Etching on old saw driving me nuts

[Flartybarty]

Sorry - can't post an image, it's too faint.

I have an old saw which I'm trying to identify. It's a skewback crosscut with 10tpi, 23" long. The usual warranted Superior medallion but there is still some etching (actually a decal) on the blade which is driving me crazy because I can make out some of it but not the makers name. The trademark is a Goats Head, and it says so underneath the picture of the goats head). Possibly also LONDON in Gothic letters. There is also an ampersand (&) alongside the picture so I assume the makers name will be someone & someone. There is the usual graffiti extolling the wonders of the saw and that's about all I can make out. I have Simon Barley's wonderful book, which has been a great help with other saws but has failed me on this one.

I wonder if anyone has a similar saw with a clearer etch ?

 

[AndyT]

CT Skelton & Co used a goat's head as a trade mark - could that be the name you are thinking might be London?

 

[Racers]

Have you tried going over the etch with a indelible felt pen then fine wet and dry on a sanding block to bring out the etch?

Pete

 

[AndyT]

This is from BSSM, p 527.

 

[Flartybarty]

That's it !!! Thanks VM Andy, I don't know how I missed it having gone through the whole book twice. (note to self - get glasses)

Thanks to Pete as well - I'll remember that tip for any others I come across.

 

[lanemaux]

Said it before , if I go missing, call Andy first please.