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My limited experience says that it’s ok but £36 +p&p is probably top money for it, the plate doesn’t look too bad. This one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-Tenon-Saw-E-J-Birch-Kentish-Town-Brass-Back-14-inches-Free-PP-/201788970171?hash=item2efb8f54bb:g:hfsAAOSw5cNYgiQM caught my eye although it looks quite pitted but what a beautiful handle not dissimilar to my Groves saw. I have a failing in that I want to fix everything!
One thing I would say is don’t get too hung up on one maker. Some of these saws, especially the English ones, look so similar I often wonder if a lot of them were made by the same manufacturer?
A useful link (if it hasn’t been given already) for dating Disston saws is http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/medv2.html
You have had me looking at saws for the last half hour or so going “oooh aaaah, isn’t that nice” at saws I don’t need! 🙂 Must resist!