Thread: The IXL PIPE Shop

Originally Posted by manah

Some history:
Trade marks: "I-XL" granted 29th June, 1787;
"pipe" granted 22nd Dec., 1694, by the Cutlers' Company, Sheffield.

who was the pipe originally granted to?

Unfortunately, in the Geo.Wostenholm catalogue about it nothing.

I have made small experiment concerning edge use.
Took Wostenholm catalogue (pic 1) where razors full-scale and have put the razor (pic 2).
Conclusion: practically one in one, means its width indeed - 5/8.

Originally Posted by manah

Unfortunately, in the Geo.Wostenholm catalogue about it nothing.

I could only find a reference stating that "it was purchased many years ago from the previous owners by Mr. Wostenholm."

Heres my first pipe, its just as I found it.

One more excellent Wostenholm.
In 1917 it costed $23 per dozen! =))

Originally Posted by manah

One more excellent Wostenholm.
In 1917 it costed $23 per dozen! =))

It will probably never happen but some day I'd love to see your Wostenholm collection up close. You're many Wostenholms are nice and in great condition!

I think you'll see my humble collection of Wostenholm's soon.
I try to do background for my collection, and after this I'll do photos.
But some razors, you can see here.

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

who was the pipe originally granted to?

Most likely to Wostenholm in 1694.
Source: "TRADEMARKS ON BASE-METAL TABLEWARE" Late 18th century to circa 1900 (including marks on Britannia metal, iron, steel, copper alloys and silver-plated goods).

Beautiful sisters.=))