Thread: W&B Monkey Tails

I got the 1890 date from this site:

http://www.uniclectica.com/misc/manuf.html
it states:
WADE & BUTCHER
Successor to Robert Wade; succeeded by Butcher, Brown & Butcher
Sheffield
1818-1890 ("Old Sheffield Razors" by Lummus. Antiques, December 1922 p.261-267)

but then again it says:
WILLIAM & SAMUEL BUTCHER
WADE & BUTCHER
Eyre Lane, Sheffield.
circa 1845 to at least 1919
1830 - ? ("More Old Razors" by Lummus. Antiques, May 1927 p.372-374)

so i may be wrong.

very nice lynn. where have i heard of curly's before? they had some branded product or patent I think. Can't remember what.

Are you thinking of the De Pew razor from 1882?

Mine:

Very nice razors Lynn. The fact that they shave well is the most important.
So many good razors....so little time! LOL
Monte

Could be John. I am not sure on the dates. I thought that the elongated monkey tails were only fashionable for a short period. Trying to remember if it was like the 1900-1910 or 1910-1920......Oh well. They were certainly different than any other W&B I have seen over the years. Thanks guys. Lynn

Very nice Lynn. Enjoy them.

To Clarify Dates...

Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings

Wade & Butcher (arrow and cross) c. 1818-present
Trademark used by W&S Butcher

Wade & Butcher (anchor) c. 1818-1890

Wade & Butcher Sheffield The Celebrated Fine India Steel Razor c. 1818-1890

Wade & Butcher For Barbers Use c. 1818-1890

Wade & Butcher (B) (arrow and cross) "XCD" stamped on blade. 1818-1890


Basic info...

Founded in 1818
Became W&S Butcher in 1830
Butcher family made cutlery as early as 1730. Still making cutlery in 1921.
The marking "Wade and Butcher" is still used and was bought by Durham Duplex Razor Company in 1953.

Not sure that this helps to do anything but muddy the waters. No idea as to why so many of the markings dead end in 1890.


Matt