Thread: Halstaff In Ivory

This is a very nice shoulder less blade clad in ivory that I've had in my 'to do' box for quite awhile. The scales, although cracked on both sides were polished and re-pinned to maintain the razor's original look, and the blade was finished in a two-toned polished/satin that really enhances the look of a shoulder less blade IMO.

I've done a bit of searching for information about this company and have only been able to find the following information below. Perhaps one of our historians like Martin can find out more for us....

Halstaff & Hannaford:

William Halstaff started his business in 1825 at 68 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London, later moving it in 1838 to 228 Regent Street, London as Halstaff & Co.
In 1842, William Halstaff went into partnership with Thomas Charles Hannaford and the business became known as Halstaff & Hannaford. They mutually dissolved their partnership in 1858, however, the business continued trading under their name until 1898. In the same year, the business name was changed to Halstaff & Co, and it remained at the 228 Regents Street address until its final closure in 1908.




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