Originally Posted by
CJBianco
Here is my first frameback. (My first top quality razor too.) And here is what I know about it:
It's a W. Gilchrist of Jersey City (1851-1861). I bought it from Lawrence Valmont. Josh Earl did the restoration work in December 2007. The blade is 11/16" and closes a hair off center. The scales are African Mahogany. The pins and spacer are brass. And I'm afraid to use it because I ruin it. =/
What a lovely razor! Thank you, Lawrence.
Christopher
(Photos courtesy of Lawrence Valmont.)