Thread: Looking for Info Lord Stanley Razor

I think this razor dates from 1888-1890 what makes this such a great razor is the etching on the blade tons of detail.... the top of it in the center has a crown and on each side of that crown are 2 flags one I believe is the Great Britain flag under that has the name LORD STANLEY in like a banner with other details around it... under that is an etching of LORD STANLEY from his chest up. under that again in great detail says Governor General of Canada... Well if anyone can tell me if these could be bought by anyone or was given to family ect... maybe a value anything would help.. I bought this for my hockey collection although I do collect other history pieces as well... I am not sure if the pictures will show up if not send an email and I can send some

I think the Lord Stanley on your razor may be the same Stanley--an American journalist--of African exploration fame.

The razor was probably a commemorative by W&B to cash in on his fame for opening the Congo to colonization by the European powers and locating the European missionary Dr. Livingston, who had seemingly disappeared at the time.

Perhaps he was appointed Governor General of Canada later.

If you look at the etching of the person it is Lord Stanley Governor of Canada from 1888-1893 and founder of the Stanley Cup for the NHL compare it to other photos of him it is an exact match..

Yzerman is correct...Mystery solved.

I am still going to look up this other Stanley you are talking about to see if I can find images of him

Originally Posted by Yzerman1978

I am still going to look up this other Stanley you are talking about to see if I can find images of him

I think you're identification is closer to being correct. Although the Stanley I am referring to was knighted by Queen Victoria, I don't think that would entitle him to the title "Lord Stanley."

I looked him up and saved the page I was reading a bit he does look different but still of interest... thanks for the reply... I am going look at this later on after I pick my son up from school

Originally Posted by Yzerman1978

<snip >... maybe a value anything would help..

Sorry, but we do not do appraisals here or discuss pricing on this board.