What is this guard for?

[Prof Steve]

This was from my father's workshop. I found it near the Delta Rockwell grinder. Is it related to that? thank you.

 

[larry_g]

Table saw?

 

[Prof Steve]

Table saw?

That's definitely possible. Although the table saw is long gone. Thanks!!!

 

[turbowoodworker]

Table saw blade guard with attached riving knife. Possibly 1950s but not a Shopsmith.

 

[Prof Steve]

Table saw blade guard with attached riving knife. Possibly 1950s but not a Shopsmith.

1950's sounds correct. Thank you.