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Hi Guys,
Thought you might want to see a really nice set of W&B's I just picked up. They are a set of W&B 6/8 Specials named Aristos made for a shop named Curley's in NY. The elongated monkey tails say "Improved Tang" on them. I have never seen another set like this. Most likely made in the early 1900's. Excellent to near mint condition as well. Awesome shavers.
Lynn
PS....I know Joe.....I owe you some pics of razors I will be selling......lol.
AWESOME RAZORS!
Nice find, Lynn. Those are real beauties. :eek: :)
uh, those are realy niiice... congratulations, great find...
Nenad
Crikey...
Gary
beautiful razors!
But I would think they are even older than that as wade and Butcher closed doors in 1890.
Vary cool! We need a emoticon for drooling.:D
I'm just cheesed you won't sell 'em to me. lol
1890? -- I don't know about that.Quote:
Originally Posted by trapperjohnme
I own a couple of Wade and Butchers, and neither of them look to be 19th Century razors.
Actually, here they are. Tell me if you disagree:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/d4d9d921.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/143979bf.jpg
Bad reflection there on the second one.
Very nice razors there Lynn. We gotta stop talking about these nice W&Bs or their prices on eBay will go through the roof like the Dubl Ducks. ;)
"Aristos" is a classical Greek adjective, meaning "best" or "most excellent" (of a kind). Very bold and classy name!
Deepweeds
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:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...n/f2695486.jpg
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