Engraving of butcher and baker saws, Peugeot Frères 1885 catalog

This reproduction comes from an original plate in the 1885 Peugeot Frères catalog, illustrating a series of specialized saws for the food trades. The technical drawing highlights steel-backed butcher saws, specific Bordeaux models as well as knife-saws for ham and tools for bakers. The precision of the line makes it possible to distinguish the teeth, polished frames and wooden handles, reflecting a visual hierarchy typical of 19th-century industrial sales catalogs.

The work from which this illustration is extracted represents a crucial testimony to French industrial and commercial history. Peugeot Frères, a pioneer in tool manufacturing, used these engravings to guarantee accurate information for professionals. The graphic style is marked by a quest for documentary realism, typical of late-century scientific and technical editions, combining functional clarity and aesthetic mastery of steel or wood engraving.

This antique illustration is particularly aimed at enthusiasts of gastronomic and industrial heritage as well as fans of rare technical objects. Its informative format and vintage aesthetic allow for careful integration into a collection of prints or within a living space. As a reproduction, it preserves the memory of disappeared artisanal tools, offering a privileged medium of contemplation on the evolution of manual tools.