Not often seen W.G. Wilton

On rare occasion I come across a razor by this maker. W. G. Wilton I assume he was a Sheffield maker but I have been unable to find any information on him. There are only a handful of examples of this maker here on SRP. All the blades I have seen have been large heavy wedges such as this. Most had a masonic etching which was just faintly visable in a couple of spots on the showface of this blade before restoration. Based on the blade style and the still developing tang I would date the razor 1830 -1840. A 7/8+ near wedge. The scales are black horn with brass beehive collars as found on the original scales. The wedge of course is lead. If anyone has information on this maker I would love to hear from you.
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beautiful work. always enjoy seeing what you accomplish :D

Wow. Beautiful job.

Great work on a beautiful razor!

Were the old scales salvageable?

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Were the old scales salvageable?

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Major crack just forward of the wedge pin on the back scale and severely delaminated. I could have saved them but they would have looked out of place on a fully restored blade. A better choice for a minimalist restoration. I keep them though. I rarely throw out old scales.

I've been looking for information on this maker as well not mutch luck. I have heard that it's an American maker but I've never seen proof of this accusation.

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These links my offer you some help
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...e-chopper.html
http://www.razorandstone.com/showthr...-i-need-advice

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[QUOTE=aaron1234;1669009]These links my offer you some help
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...e-chopper.html
new razor coming soon, i need advice

I found Glen's old post in my search too but thanks for the link. The search will go on.

Outstanding job on the restoration! That's a very nice razor

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.Attachment 246316.
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...
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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.Attachment 246316.
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...
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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. A typescript note at the... | The National Archives

Now I'm just digging up information. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...e014696d55.jpg
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... :shrug:

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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... :shrug:

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

Ha! :rofl2::rofl2:

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

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Ha! :rofl2::rofl2:

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

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How's it going Wolfie....good to see you around......:D

Terrific work Karl. Scales look great with that blade profile.

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How's it going Wolfie....good to see you around......:D

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Here's the pics of my 'Wilton' Andrew. Original box and all. It's hard to tell clearly by the pic, BUT the Masonic etch is complete and in excellent condition. Should restore nicely. I took them quickly this A.M. so forgive my photographic skills. Now that I 'dug' it out of the box I think I might just start on restoring it soon.

Don't mean to hijack your thread Karl...hope it's OK?

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Thank the Lord above that I grabbed some napkins ahead to time to catch the drool cascading down my chin before I opened the link to gaze upon this wonder....I think I am actually "channeling" SRP member Cheetah getting spasms of nausea at the RAD that is overcoming us both simultaneously.

A huge Sheffield razor, complete with magical spells on it's majestic blade...feel like I'm looking at freakin' King Arthur's, "Excalibur".....and a thumb notch...blacking out....

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Thank the Lord above that I grabbed some napkins ahead to time to catch the drool cascading down my chin before I opened the link to gaze upon this wonder....I think I am actually "channeling" SRP member Cheetah getting spasms of nausea at the RAD that is overcoming us both simultaneously.

A huge Sheffield razor, complete with magical spells on it's majestic blade...feel like I'm looking at freakin' King Arthur's, "Excalibur".....and a thumb notch...blacking out....

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Ha! :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

You crack me up Andrew! I knew you would like that one.... :tu

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Ha! :rofl2::rofl2::rofl2::rofl2:

You crack me up Andrew! I knew you would like that one.... :tu

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Laugh it up Wolfie....:mace:

Cause I know what you're going to do next.....the torture will begin, step by step!!!

Now I'm going to watch you do your magic again and restore that old King into a pristine, glowing instrument of RAD that will rip my insides out!! Have you no sympathy for Cheetah and I????

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Ha!

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I'll do me best to cause you as much internal distress as possible Andrew! :roflmao:roflmao

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Here's the pics of my 'Wilton' Andrew. Original box and all. It's hard to tell clearly by the pic, BUT the Masonic etch is complete and in excellent condition. Should restore nicely. I took them quickly this A.M. so forgive my photographic skills. Now that I 'dug' it out of the box I think I might just start on restoring it soon.

Don't mean to hijack your thread Karl...hope it's OK?

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I thought I had a nice Wilton!!!!! That thing is amazing! Ican't wait to see it finished. [emoji106] [emoji1]

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I found this and thought I would share. It's a match pair of wiltons!!!!http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8edfd685ca.jpg not mine but I can still dream.

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