Thread: A very early F. Fenney and some restoration questions

Just acquired a batch of four early Sheffield razors all in need of significant restoration. The star of the pack is this F. Fenney which is not a Tally Ho. The Tang is marked simply: "F. Fenney, Improved Razor". I believe it to be c.1820. The blade (love the shape) is actually in great condition. The fancy scales are bone with one rather obvious flaw (a large chunk missing from one scale). The damage does not impact the structural integrity.

My intention is to restore it keeping the original scales if possible. I will not dismantle for fear of damaging the fragile scales. So to my questions for the experts out there:

1/ The scales are incredibly thin...I would say paper thin. Is it possible to patch damage like this with a bone shaving?
2/ I suspect the bone is cow, but are there any experts out there who can confirm from looking at the pictures?
3/ Has anyone ever carried out a scale repair like this and can you offer any advice?

Many thanks (pictures below)
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