Brass hack saws

[coolford]

These were in a box lot and appear to be one-offs.  They are solid brass and the top one weights 3.5 pounds.  Anyone have any ideas on why someone would make such saws?

[lptools]

Hello Coolford. Nice find on those!! Answer to your question; "Because they can"  Nice way to show off metal working skills. Regards, Lou

[Bill Houghton]

Those are grand saws!

[papadan]

Never seen a brass hack saw, but both of those are fantastic.

[gibsontool]

Those are nice, real nice.
Id love to see a close up of the bottom one, looks like an intricate design.

[amecks]

Very remarkable saws!  No identifying marks?  Just someone decided they could make their own? 
Al

[bonneyman]

Hello Coolford. Nice find on those!! Answer to your question; "Because they can"  Nice way to show off metal working skills. Regards, Lou

Somebody was showing off....and I'm envious!

Nice pair of saws.

[coolford]

No identifying marks on either saw.  Here is a close up of the design---It is not crisp, but it is on both sides of the saw.  The other saw is entirely smooth and a little rougher.

[gibsontool]

Thanks for the close up picture. I would think that the saw frame was made by pouring molten brass into a mould. But why would a person only make one ?  Maybe there are more out there in the wild ?

[Bill Houghton]

The surface decoration on the top saw may be non-existent, but that handle!

[coolford]

The rest of the box lot had no relation to the saws, mainly 50's Craftsman stuff.