Hilger & Sons was a New York–based importer of German cutlery and hardware active by the mid‑19th century.
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showy Hilger & Sons hacksaw hand saw w/ great ram’s horn nut & Simonds blade
It is marked in part with “SIMONDS SAW & STEEL CO FITCHBURG MASS”. It is a hacksaw blade, with a nominal length of 10″. Both of the little pins that hold the blade appear to be original. The wood handle has a variety of dings and scratches, and is a little rough at the very end where the brass nut holds it on.