Thread: To Go All-In or Not (Pair of W&Bs)....

They are attractive razors. On first look they look pristine but I can't believe the survived in this condition since 1850. On closer look there are two shots that show they were 'restored'. The shot of the spine that shows the stamp has polishing compound in the grove. The shot of the tail tells all. If you look close you can see where the polished area meets the older finish. The scales were broke during the restore. Polishing the blade would remove the black in the stamps so they were re-colored with what? The edges look uneven. What other damage was done during restore that is not apparent? If you plan on willing this set I would ask the seller a lot more questions and not expect the absolute truth.

As for the broken scale, I would look for another razor with similar scales and a bad blade or the opposite side broken to replace it in original material if I got the set.

Even if I had the money to bid on this set, which I don't, I would have reservations. Unique? Yes. Quality may be questionable. I would not have a problem with a high bid if they were not restored and damaged during the restore.

Good luck.