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A fairly rare Mappin Brothers Lancet Sheffield straight razor. A fancy half rattler grind the Lancet had a patented/registered date of 1848. Restored to its original crocus finish and wearing faux tortoise scales with a lead wedge and brass pins and collars. Rattler grind razors were more difficult to grind because they were ground from heel to toe making it harder to control blade thickness.
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Wonderful save, as usual.
Bob
Fantastic save Karl. Is that acrylic or dyed horn?
That's a beauty Karl!
It's a polyester that was sold by Masecraft. Unfortunately they don't have any more. I used the last of it on this razor and another Joseph Elliot half rattler grind I recently restored. I have ordered some Kirinite tortoise but I have never used it. High hopes. I should receive it this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by ejmolitor37
Lovely restore as always Karl :beer1:
Mappin Brothers were in business a little longer than you thought, here's a link below:
Our History | Mappin & Webb
Fancy! :beer2:
Mike
I was just referring to the blade stamp which is Mappin Brothers. The company name changed to Mappin and Webb in 1868 and the blade stamp would have changed accordingly. Just trying to help date the razor. Mappin & Webb survived until 1971 when the factory in Sheffield was closed. The name survived longer than that on luxury jewelry and silverware. There is about 5 pages of reference material In Tweedale's Directory.Quote:
Originally Posted by 782sirbrian
From the above website :tu
In 1864 Mappin, Webb & Co was formed, the very year that George Webb was to die. 'Mappin & Webb Ltd ' was first recorded in 1889, and at this stage the business was focused on manufacturing based in Sheffield.
Meanwhile Mappin Brothers Ltd had remained with the middle brothers, Joseph and Edward, and as the British Empire grew they had grown with it, with stores being opened worldwide. They were succeeded by Edward's son Charles Mappin who eventually sold the business in 1884. Over the next ten years the new owners seem to have struggled in finding a direction and eventually failed. In 1903, John Mappin acquired the original London retail business, Mappin Brothers, and from 1899, the Company was known as 'Mappin & Webb Ltd incorporating Mappin Brothers'. The double named business is evident in some of the old store photographs from this era which show both Mappins and Mappin & Webb names on shop exteriors.
Beautiful job Karl, can't wait to hold it in hand and have a shave with this magnificent razor.
You did a stunning job on the Elliot in faux tortoise and the W&B in bone also....:)
From Tweedale's Directory. John Newton Mappin (younger brother of Edward and Charles) launched a new elctro-plate and cutlery business, Mappin & Co. at the Royal Cutlery Works in Pond Hill. In 1860 the company registered a silver mark. Almost immediately Mappin Bros. sued to prevent the use of the Mappin & Co. name. The Mappin Bros. failed in their suit but nonetheless John Newton Mappin changed the company's name. It was first known as Mappin, Webb & Co. but by 1868 it had become Mappin & Webb & Co.
So Mappin Bros. owned by Edward and Joseph Mappin worked out of Queens Works and Mappin & Webb owned By John Mappin worked out of Royal Cutlery Works. Two different companies. I thought all along one just morphed into the other. An interesting read and I learned something.
Finally in 1902 John N. Mappin acquired Mappin Bros. and established Mappin & Webb (Mappin Bros. Incorporated) thus bringing to an end a family feud that lasted more than half a century.
I stand corrected on the Mappin & Webb start date and edited the original post.
Absolutely stunning work. What a fantastic razor so glad that it has been brought back to life.
Wow that is very nice looking blade. Love the unique design. You did an excellent job restoring her.
That is one wild looking straight. Awesome job you did on it
Great job, such a neat razor. Keep up the good work, I love seeing your restorations.
