Thread: Gilchrist. Not the composer; his dad. Not the painter; his granddad.

Guys, these are some impressive razors. Some uncommon, and very pleasing, designs. Fascinating thread

Originally Posted by MikeB52

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Beautiful examples you've posted Zak!

Awesome, Mike!

Here's one I have.
No #s , But definitely a W&B stamp, and design.

First pic is with the W&B, for comparison. The W&B is stamped on the tail, with a #3.

Originally Posted by outback

Here's one I have.
No #s , But definitely a W&B stamp, and design.

First pic is with the W&B, for comparison. The W&B is stamped on the tail, with a #3.

Oh, excellent, Mike! The old Sheffields that have anything out there way at the end of the tail are unusual to find, and probably later (1880's ->)

Your Gilchrist looks like it's been worked on. There's a bit of grinding at the shoulder, and it's entirely possible that the point was changed (sometimes the little tabbed bit on a big barber's notch like that can get broken off). Definitely rescaled.

The lack of numbers on the Gilchrist means, most likely, earlier. 1850-'53, I think.

Thanks, Zack. I've had that thought in my head about it being reworked. I didn't do anymore than hit it with metal polish. And I knew the scales had been replaced..bummer.
But she's got a great lil wee bevel, and shaves a treat.

Wonderful thread, collection and examples. Thanks V for the starting the thread! Very unique. I hope to have the good fortune of running across a specimen or two someday.

I used to have this one. Maybe I still do somewhere...

Seems like quite the artistic family. Any relation to the modern day Luthier?

Originally Posted by BeJay

Seems like quite the artistic family. Any relation to the modern day Luthier?

Good question!

A quick look through records suggests that he probably wasn't, at least not directly...

But daaaaamn those are some gorgeous mandolins!

Just picked this up, a Wm Gilchrist, Jersey City No. 12. This is similar to the other No. 12 posted in this thread but has a different tang mark with the Wade & Butcher Bow. This is as found from an Indiana estate razor collector. Know Voidmonster will be pleased to see this old razor. Not sure what I will do with it yet. Just arrived today with eight others in original state. Researching all, fun stuff!