Gorgeous 6/8 Wade Wingfield and Rowbotham

**Wolfpack34** · 09-15-2013, 04:45 PM

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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**Martin103** · 09-15-2013, 05:36 PM

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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**Wolfpack34** · 09-15-2013, 06:33 PM

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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**bouschie** · 09-15-2013, 08:40 PM

All I found was the same info. The dates of manufacture. Nice razor good luck.

**walleyeman** · 09-16-2013, 12:45 AM

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

Ray

**Pkp1903** · 09-16-2013, 02:01 AM

Very cool looking razor..enjoy!

**10Pups** · 09-18-2013, 04:10 AM

That is very nice !! I don't think a little mystery hurts. It's just so old nobody knows for sure.

**RoobtheLoob** · 09-18-2013, 04:27 AM

She's a beaut. Polished up very well.

**Noswad** · 09-18-2013, 05:29 AM

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

**Wolfpack34** · 09-18-2013, 03:44 PM

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...

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