Thread: Wm. Jackson & Co.

Wm. Jackson & Co. began as Ashton, Jackson & Co. in 1841 on South St., Sheffield as an American merchant, cutlery and file manufacturer. They had an office in New York. His partner Richard Aston died in 1846 at the age of 36. William continued as Ashton, Jackson & Co. until 1850 when he began trading under his own name. By 1853 he was based at Sheaf Island Works, Pond Hill. Between 1861 and 1866 he was partnered with Edward Newton with the firm styled Jackson, Newton & Co. That would date this razor 1853 – 1861. As a side note Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth and a co-conspirator, were reputed to have brandished Wm. Jackson bowie knives.
A 6/8 near wedge blade with significant uneven hone wear prior to restoration. The scales found with the razor were plastic and a period correct set in honey horn with a traditional lead wedge and brass pins and collars were added. The in process pictures are at 400 grit off the grinder to check for an even bevel.

That's terrific work, the first thing I noticed was the correction on the bevel. Thanks for sharing!

Once again, you have worked your magic and brought this razor back to absolutely stunning condition.
Beautiful job!

Pete <:-}

Always a pleasure to view your work, no exception this time either.

Bob

Beautiful job as always Karl. Your a master!
I'm honored to own one of your razors.

Great job!

Love the scales.

Razor restoration skill level 1000

Truly stunning, I was pleased with myself for managing to put a new set of scales on a blade, now I realise just how inferior my skills are. You are a true craftsman.

I like that not only did you "dress her up" but you were also able to correct some significant bevel issues that possibly saved this razor from a junk pile.

karlej, you got that bevel nailed! This entire razor is beautiful. Thanks for sharing I love the horn as well.

Beautiful razor, lovely restoration. How does it shave ?