Hasler

[RogerP]

Anyone have information on "HASLER London"? I have a very old dovetail saw made by them and I've done the usual web searching but without much success.

 

[Cheshirechappie]

William Hasler, 120 &121 Old Street, St. Luke's, London. Business dates 1806 - 1841.

 

[Mike.S]

or John Hasler, 118 Old Street, London, 1839. Both Hasler's are said to be Saw makers, tool makers and dealers.

Per Simon Barley's book on Saw Makers.

 

[RogerP]

Thanks for the responses this saw just has Hasler London impressed in the brass back.

Tenon/Dovetail saw

 

[Mike.S]

That impression matches that pictured for 'Hasler' in Mr Barley's book. Only thing i can add from the book is "These saws are rubbish and should be posted to Mike S. at your earliest convenience".

Coincidence or a damn lie :?: :lol:

 

[RogerP]

Thanks Mike, it's probably time I got myself some more reference books as over the years I have accumulated many old tools. With advancing years it's time to start moving them on - can't take 'em with you

 

[Plumberpete]

I think there's a Sheffield connection with the Hasler's. I can't remember the exact details but I'm pretty sure some of it's in BPM3 and some of it I found in the census's/parish records. I'm at work at the moment but I'll have a look at what I found when I get home.

 

[Mike.S]

... over the years I have accumulated many old tools. With advancing years it's time to start moving them on - can't take 'em with you

Totally agree, though I was slightly disconcerted recently when my daughter asked me if the tools I was buying held their value. Not sure if she was just curious; concerned that her potential inheritance was being spent; or she was making a mental note as to the size of skip to order As she's now off galavanting in South America I have taken the opportunity to smeak another saw into the collection essential and necessary armoury of tools 8)

 

[Cheshirechappie]

Thanks for the responses this saw just has Hasler London impressed in the brass back.

Tenon/Dovetail saw

That, from the shape of the handle cheek, is a very early 19th century saw. If Hasler's dates are right, that's one of his earlier ones.

 

[RogerP]

Yes, having done a little research and looking at various old saws, I think you're right. Probably 1815 or thereabouts.

 

[Plumberpete]

Thanks for the responses this saw just has Hasler London impressed in the brass back.

Tenon/Dovetail saw

That, from the shape of the handle cheek, is a very early 19th century saw. If Hasler's dates are right, that's one of his earlier ones.

It's what is known as a London pattern handle, I think they were made throughout the 19th Century.

I thought I'd found a Sheffield connection with the Hasler's and here it is;

William Hasler
1851 Census – 46 Fargate, St. Peter’s, Sheffield. 57 years old. Manufacturer of planes (maker employing his 2 sons). Where born – Middlesex, Parish of St. Lukes.

1861 Census – 9 Division Street, Ecclesall, Sheffield. 67 years old, plane manufacturer employing 2 men. Where born – Middlesex (St. Lukes) Old St.

Evidence that the William Hasler of Sheffield is linked to (and most likely the son of) William Hasler of London.

 

[Plumberpete]

Sorry Roger, I misread that as "the shape of the handle" rather than "the shape of the handle cheek" which is evidently early.

That's what happens when you have an 8 month old son and only 5 hours sleep a night....

 

[RogerP]

............
That's what happens when you have an 8 month old son and only 5 hours sleep a night....

... been there done that - 45 years ago

 

[Plumberpete]

I'm just going to give up on this and go back to bed (chance would be a fine thing), it was Cheshirechappie that that should have been a reply to, not RogerP!

 

[RogerP]

... never mind, we all understand, go and have a nice lie down.