Shipmen A.H.

A.H.Shipman, of Rochester,New York.

These saws where sold under the "Prize"trading name.

He produced the "Prize Holly" scroll-saw in several forms, all, however similar in construction, to meet the the different users, beginner, the more advanced, and the expert scrollsawer.
The machine can be used for a lathe the saw attachment can be fixed by a single screw to the lathe.
The machine , while it is excellently adapted for young beginners, is also capable of turning out first class work.
Dimensions for the machine, High 30 inch, width 18 inch, diameter of balance wheel 12 inch and weight is 7 pounds.
The scroll-saw will cut 1 1/2 inch thick and swings 20 inch in the clear, stroke 1 1/2 inch, all types of blades can be used, the tilting table is ground and polished.
The lathe will turn 10 inches long with a 4 inch diameter.
The prize varies depending on accessories from $3 to $ 6.50 (USA)

The "Prize Demas" Scroll-saw lathe.
Has the following dimensions, from floor to top of lathe bed 27 1/2 inch, to top of saw table 32 inch, lathe bed 24 inch long and can turn 16 inch between centres, diameter of balancing wheel is 14 inch and the weight is 11 pounds.
Stroke of the crank is 4 inch, size of lathe spindle is 7/16 inch, short rest is 4 inch and the long rest 12 inch.
Stroke of the scroll-saw 13/4 inch and will cut up to 1 1/2 inch with a swing of 20 inch, the scroll table is also ground and polished as are the ways to the lathe bed.
Weight 50 pound, the prize is accordingly to character and number of accessories from $6 to $ 9 (USA)

The manufacturer has fully appreciated the wants of amateur mechanics, and has prepared an excellent manual of instructions, with plenty of illustrations.

Extracts out of "Making of America".

This 1879 saw with many wooden parts was called "Iron Centennial" it was one of the very first saws produced for the home hobbyist