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05-04-2009, 09:19 PM #1
John Barber 7/8 Square&Compasses American Eagle Custom Scales
John Barber 7/8 Square&Compasses American Eagle Custom Scales Belizian Hawksbill turtle imitation scales 3 flush wedge pins,adjustable bullseye pivot.This is a very nice razor,and I think very attractive.It is also a very nice shaver.The Specifications are listed below.I will be listing this one for sale on my site tomorrow.Best regards Gary
RAZOR #: 6928
MANUFACTURER: John Barber/American eagle blade engraving
DATE OF MFG: C1834
BLADE TYPE: Wedge 7/8 Very little to no hone wear/mirror finish/Corrosion and defect free
SCALES: Belezian hawksbill turtle (imitation)/Flush rear pins(3ea)/Adjustable tension pivot
CONDITION (1-10): 9
SHAVABILITY (1-10): 8.5
COLLECTOR’S
VALUE (1-10): 9.5
COMMENTS An excellent collectable of particular interest to the Freemason/Also a very nice shaver/This razor is in almost new condition/It has been polished to mirror finish/They were originally in 800 grit as ground finish/American eagle blade engraving
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05-04-2009, 09:23 PM #2
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Thanked: 3795It's been a while since I've seen one of your razors. It's nice to see you haven't lost your touch!
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05-05-2009, 12:51 AM #3
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Thanked: 13245Looks great as ususal Gary....
These razors take a very smooth edge too...
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05-05-2009, 02:07 AM #4
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Thanked: 188Nice Blade and Scales!
Ronnie
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05-05-2009, 03:19 AM #5
Stunning. Nice to see one of these old fellas with an intact blade engraving.
The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.