an English, late 18^th Century, angled finger saw with hinged back, steel, by Matthews, with cross hatch, ebony handle – 22.5cm. long; an American, late 18^th Century/early 19^th Century, finger saw with hinged back, steel, by Mayer & Melzer, with cross hatch, ebony handle – 22cm. long; an English, 19^th Century, small finger bow-framed saw, steel, by Aitken, with lignum vitae handle – 18.7cm. long; a 19^th Century, bistoury with steel serrated blade, indistinct maker’s stamp, with studded, cross hatch, ebony handle – 21.5cm. (long)

Note: The first previously bought at Christies on 2^nd March, 1995 (Lot 77). The second at David Stanley Auctions on 24^th September, 2005 (Lot 1067). The bow saw was previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 27th March, 1999 (Lot 653). The bistoury was previously bought at Christie's, South Kensington on 13th August, 1998 (Lot 79).