.... so you are in England? The Mackmurdo foot was developed by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo in the 1880s. Consequently, if English, this could be...
Based on everything I can see, I would think this 19th century if American. Why do you and Davey think it to be so much later? Not trying to be...
I think about 1910 or so with those Mackmurdo feet. Could be a bit earlier if English or Scottish. Wood is oak.
I think with a better and/or enhanced picture of this signature, we should be able to get this. I am not anywhere I can enhance this or would do...
What makes you think these are double walled? Is it the fire-polished neck you are talking about? Have been seeing this on some more modern...
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