Was looking in the antique mall today. Found an 1890's vintage str8, or so the tag said. Belonged to the husband of the seller, now diseased. The husband ,not the seller. Anyway this is a 6/8 Solingen with tortoise scales, I think. I don't recall the manufacturer's name but will look again tomorrow. The blade is in very good to excellent shape. With the naked eye I could not detect any flaws in the edge.I ran my nail along the side of the edge and did not feel any divits. It seems reasonably sharp. The scales have very minor scratches/marks which may rub out. Seems to be made of some plastic material, however I doubt that plastic was around in 1890. Tiny bit of discoloration at the heel pin area of the blade. No obvious rust that I could see. Sorry I didn't have my camera with me. At any rate the price is $35 firm. I am totally new to str8's. I have a double arrow6/8 from KenRupe and a Dovo 5/8 . I was just wondering if $35 is a ball park figure for a Blade as described with scales that aren't really exciting. The blade appears to be SS. Did they do that in 1890? I know that I will need stones, but they will be coming. Thanks for any help. Oh, my intention is to purchase,(maybe) as a shaver, not as an investment.

Mark