Thread: Looking for info on Wade & Butcher Commemorative Razors

I recently purchased a pre-1891 Wade & Butcher straight razor with a commemorative acid etching on the blade of Sir John A. MacDonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada. I've only come across two others like mine. One is of 1880's USA President Grover Cleveland and the other is of Lord Stanley (namesake of the NHL's Stanley Cup) who was made Governor General of Canada in 1888.

These are obviously commemorative razors but I haven't been able to find out much about them in any books or online. They must have been made in the late 1880's because of the dating of the Wade & Butcher logo and the terms served by MacDonald and Cleveland.

Does anyone know much more about these razors? Mine is in mint condition and I purchased it from a family in Ohio.

I can't tell you much but you are correct it was a limited run of commemoratives. I would say it's a special razor indeed. take good care of it.

That one is in fantastic shape! Great find and congrats!!

I for one would love to see a photo of the Lord Stanley razor. If you ever come across one (or any of the others you are looking for) post some pictures!

Originally Posted by ats200

I for one would love to see a photo of the Lord Stanley razor. If you ever come across one (or any of the others you are looking for) post some pictures!

This photo of the Lord Stanley razor is not actually my photo but it was placed on eBay by the guy looking for info on his razor. I've been in dialogue with him because we're both looking for the same thing. His razor was in pretty rough shape and he listed it at an extremely high price primarily to gain info.

That just looks amazing even when beaten up, it would be a great collectors item for any hockey fan regardless of their interest in razors.

Good luck in your search it would be awesome to have all of the ones you are looking for!

I should add it as my holy grail razor.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ail-razor.html

I recently picked up a Wade & Butcher "Dominion of Canada" razor ("Dominion of Canada" etched on the blade) and am also looking for info on it. The etching is still quite clear, but with some significant areas of bad rusting. If I can get a decent picture of the design I can try to clean it up.

Only one thing to say about that razor. WOW!!!!! I love the old W&Bs.

I just got the same one, looking online to find out about it came across this. Mines not in as nice as shape as yours, but I too am in Ontario. I'll upload a picture tomorrow. Any idea on the pice point these go for?

We cannot discuss prices on this forum; and truly, no one would know. There probably haven't been many sold as this is the only one I've ever seen and it would depend on a number of factors. Looking forward to seeing the pic!