Thread: Nathaniel and Robert Dodge (N&R Dodge c. 1835-1862) 7/8+ Wedge

Here’s a real beauty, and an absolutely stunning shaver that came to me via a close friend here on SRP… Thanks Again Andrew!

Not quite 15/16 inches wide this made for the Military (as evidenced by the military unit markings on the scales) was made sometime between 1850-1860 when Nathaniel and Robert Dodge began selling cutlery in addition to their main business which was horn pressing and hafting. When Nathaniel withdrew from the firm in about 1862, the business became Joseph & Robert Dodge.

The before pictures show the condition of the razor before restoration, and even though the scales were quite iffy I decided to restore those along with the blade rather than opting for a new set of scales. The razor was finished in a two-tone: high polish on the tang and spine and a polished crocus finish on the blade face, with brass pins and domed brass washers.


So …I hope you like it as much as I do!

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