Gorgeous 6/8 Wade Wingfield and Rowbotham

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09-15-2013, 04:45 PM
Wolfpack34

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Gorgeous 6/8 Wade Wingfield and Rowbotham

This is a really nice example of a WADE, WINGFIELD AND ROWBOTHAM. I couldn't find much info on this manufacturer here on SRP but GOINS lists this as a circa 1825-1852 razor. Hard to believe it's that old, because this razor is absolutely mint looking now that it has been polished, with very minimal hone wear on the spine.

It is a 6/8 round point 1/4 hollow(?) and shaves beautifully. The scales are horn (faux tortoise shell) and have been sanded and polished. All that's left now to do is to pin it up and re-hone the edge.

If anyone else has more information about this manufacturer I would appreciate hearing from them.

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09-15-2013, 05:36 PM
Martin103

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Great looking razor! The company is actually older then goins dates, since in 1918 it was named Hoult,Rowbotham, Wingfield and Wade. Hoult left like in the article below and the other 3 remain till 1852.

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09-15-2013, 06:33 PM
Wolfpack34

Thanks Martin! I figured you might have additional info at your fingertips... :)

Makes it even harder to date this razor...but that's OK. I wish I had a better camera because this really is pristine...a hefty 6/8 and well balanced. A dream to shave with. When I fist got the razor I honed it up (which I always do first thing) using my typical 'Sheffield Progression': 1-3-5-8 Naniwa's then a very hard La Dressant coticule followed by my 'Barber's Gem' Escher. 'Sheffield Smooth' all the way!!

Appreciate your input Martin...

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09-15-2013, 08:40 PM
bouschie

All I found was the same info. The dates of manufacture. Nice razor good luck.
09-16-2013, 12:45 AM
walleyeman

No info here but a lot of admiration!! Very nice!!

Ray
09-16-2013, 02:01 AM
Pkp1903

Very cool looking razor..enjoy!
09-18-2013, 04:10 AM
10Pups

That is very nice !! I don't think a little mystery hurts. It's just so old nobody knows for sure.
09-18-2013, 04:27 AM
RoobtheLoob

She's a beaut. Polished up very well.
09-18-2013, 05:29 AM
Noswad

Beautiful razor. Wonder what the 3/6 in the etching means... The 3 is a gorgeous font, too.
09-18-2013, 03:44 PM
Wolfpack34

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Originally Posted by Noswad

Beautiful razor. Wonder what the 3/6 in the etching means... The 3 is a gorgeous font, too.

I wondered about the 3/6 as well. Doubt I will ever know...
09-19-2013, 12:53 AM
CastSteel

My guess........3/6 = half hollow? Maybe not but either way that is a very nice razor! Congrats
09-19-2013, 01:24 AM
Wolfpack34

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Originally Posted by CastSteel

My guess........3/6 = half hollow? Maybe not but either way that is a very nice razor! Congrats

That's as good a guess as any I've heard, except it is in my estimation a 'near wedge' at most a 1/4 hollow. But then who knows? You could be right...if you are then I would at least know for sure. It will probably remain one of the neat mysteries of this hobby of ours. :beer1:

Here's a quick pic I just took to give you a better idea...
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