Vintage Perfection #456 Miter Box, Union Hardware Co. Tarrington, CT ~ 16x6x9"h For Sale

The Perfection 456 Miter Box is a vintage cast-metal hardware setup originally manufactured by the Union Hardware Company in the early 1900s (patented in December 1902). Designed as a "bring your own saw" system, it allowed woodworkers to attach adjustable guides to a custom wooden base to make precise angled cuts.Design and Features

• Adjustable Guides: Features three top-mounted adjustment screws to change the space between guide bars, fitting different saw blade thicknesses.
• Angle Presets: Includes letter-based preset markings (such as M, P, H, O, W, R) cast into the guide framework. []
• Locking Mechanism: Relies on a thumbscrew to securely lock and hold specific cutting angles in place during use. []
• Base Construction: Typically mounted onto user-built wooden base and side strips (often crafted from hardwoods like beech or cherry during restorations).