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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: znamien on October 22, 2016, 11:43:10 AM

Title: Davidson wood level
Post by: znamien on October 22, 2016, 11:43:10 AM

hello, I have a 30 inch brass and wood level marked M. Davidson New York no. 49, anyone know this maker, thank you

Title: Re: Davidson wood level
Post by: Lewill2 on October 22, 2016, 02:21:41 PM

There is a listing in the EAIA Directory of American Tool Makers. J. M Davidson (James) Mark on levels and J. M. Davidson PO'Keepsie NY on a scraper. 1860-1869 States that the NY is believed to be NY state not city. H. Davidson listing in the same book also references a level marked with M. Davidson imprint and was thought to be a mis-mark for H Davidson or J. M. Davidson. 

Title: Re: Davidson wood level
Post by: znamien on October 23, 2016, 11:24:08 AM

lewill 2 thank you,that is very helpful