Saw, Ice

Object Name:

Saw, Ice

Object ID:

2005.052

Place of Origin:

Hudson, NY

Date:

circa 1925

Description:

Gas-powered ice saw used by Alfred Jenness (1902-1987) on Newfound Lake, NH, from 1940s to 1970s. Made by Gifford Wood Co., Hudson, NY. Steel chassis and engine housing, painted green. Many areas of flaking paint and corrosion. Two cast steel wheels, painted red, with five spokes and rubber tires. Steel frame, unpainted, supporting circular saw blade, chain, and chain guard. Steel handle, painted green, bolted to frame. Metal guard on top of blade, painted brown. Model A-type engine made by LeRoi Co., Milwaukee, Wisc. Metal plate on left side of engine housing, embossed "LEROI". Metal nameplate, 3.5" x 7", on right side of engine housing, with faded lettering, "Gifford Wood Co."; stamped "4230 20056". Metal nameplate on front of engine: "LE ROI / 71011 / MANUFACTURED BY / LEROI COMPANY / MILWAU[KEE, W]ISCONSIN", with crowned lion's head between LE and ROI. Front panel of engine housing is missing. Some engine parts are missing, including carburetor.

Material:

Metal
Steel

Dimensions:

H-49 W-30 L-120 inches

Provenance:

Used by Alfred Jenness (1902-1987) of Bristol, NH, on Newfound Lake, from the 1940s to 1972. Said to have been originally used by Concord Ice Co. in 1920s. Said to have survived the 1927 flood in Concord. Donors are grandsons of Alfred Jenness.

Credit Line:

Gift of Mark and Matthew Jenness

People:

Jenness, Alfred (1902-1987)

Subjects:

Ice, Ice cutting, Ice industry