Thread: Not often seen W.G. Wilton

Very nice restoration, well done. Looking back at Glen's thread, Neil Miller refers to W. G. Wilton as an ironmerchant in Redruth Cornwall England. Searching i find a W. G. Wilton, Ironmonger (Hardware store) in the second half of of 17th century..
That said it is possible that W. G. Wilton had razors made for his business. He obviously hired out a local company for wringing machines...

Originally Posted by Martin103

Very nice restoration, well done. Looking back at Glen's thread, Neil Miller refers to W. G. Wilton as an ironmerchant in Redruth Cornwall England. Searching i find a W. G. Wilton, Ironmonger (Hardware store) in the second half of of 17th century..
That said it is possible that W. G. Wilton had razors made for his business. He obviously hired out a local company for wringing machines...

I was looking at something really similar on the national archives website. it has a possible place for more information if anyone lives near by. it speaks of some type of ledger.
Ledger account book of W. G. Wilton of Redruth, ironmonger. Â A typescript note at the... | The National Archives

Now I'm just digging up information.
http://www3.gendisasters.com/new-ham...-fire-dec-1874

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I'm beginning to get the feeling that these razors are made Wilton New Hampshire. If anyone has the ability and knowledge to look further into this it would be much appreciated.

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I think this is most likely an English maker. The majority of early American cutlers and makers of razors seem to be from the Connecticut area with the earliest in the mid to late 1840's. I think this razor predates that. The time period for this blade seems to me to be during the hay day that English cutlery was being imported into America. Greaves is an example of a Sheffield maker who made a fortune in America during this time period. Speculation on my part and Neil Miller would frown on it so I'll keep digging for information.

Beautiful work, beautiful razor.

Nice mirror finish on the blade. Looking sharp.

Very nice razor Karl...Nicely Done! I also have a 'Wilton'. It's a really beautiful 9/8 with a fairly pristine Masonic Etch on the blade face. I've had it for some years and have not yet gotten around to restoring it. I'll try to post a pic or 2 as soon as I have a chance.

As far as the maker and it's origins, all I've been able to find is what is already known...

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

Very nice razor Karl...Nicely Done! I also have a 'Wilton'. It's a really beautiful 9/8 with a fairly pristine Masonic Etch on the blade face. I've had it for some years and have not yet gotten around to restoring it. I'll try to post a pic or 2 as soon as I have a chance.

As far as the maker and it's origins, all I've been able to find is what is already known...

That's a pretty bold statement, so I guess you're going to have to back it up with some pics.....please?

Ha!

Hello Andrew my good friend...will do now that you've put my 'face' to the wheel!