Help with this tool

[foxkansan]

I bought a lathe at an estate sale and this tool can with it.  I has no identifiable markings or numbers and for the life of me I don't know what it is.  Don't know whether to sell it or throw it away.  Can someone help? Thanks

[Lostmind]

Looks like a vise for a hand saw . Used to  hold the saw to sharpen and set the teeth.
Could also be for leather work. Would help to have a larger photo with something common ,
like a spray can , to give idea of size.
Any names or locations?

[foxkansan]

Here's another look at it.  It's 9 1/2 inches in length.

[mikeswrenches]

It is a saw sharpening vise.

Mike

[turnnut]

I agree 100% on it being a hand saw sharpening vise.

I have used mine to bend small pieces of sheetmetal.

[northkid]

Definitely a saw vise. Looks in good condition as far as I can tell by pic.

[Nolatoolguy]

It's a saw set vise, but Any makers marks?

[wvtools]

Why would you throw away a perfectly good tool?  Why would anyone throw away any tools?

[John Hough]

Looks like a Wentworth saw vise.  It's a good vise for hand sharpening hand, rip and back saws.  Keep it, you never know when you might take up the challenge!

John

[OilyRascal]

Throw it away!  Address of the trash man can be found via Private Message.