Thread: The Stub-Tailed Shavers

Originally Posted by ItalianJoe

What make is the one in the middle of the second row from the top. The one without a tail? I have one that is very similar

Sadly most of the manufacturers name has been worn off.

If you look closely, it is possible to see PEN*(maybe an E and an R) This (with some imagination) could spell Hibbard Spencer & Co,Straight Razor Manufacturers and Dates of Operation that first used the name Spencer in 1865. http://www.thckk.org/history/hsb.pdf
Sadly, This doesen´t match the date on this razor since all evidence points at a pre 1800 razor.

So after all this I´m back to square 1.

Originally Posted by Mauri

This is my contribution to the club:

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From top to bottom, we have:

- A HORACE I just finished to restore: I just had to clean it a little from its patina (which reformed almost immediately, so I renounced to take it away) and to straighten the edge that was quite wavy because of dents caused by rust. The spine was quite consumed on its sides, the hone work just made it shining. Same for the blade near to the bevel. I could not find any info on this razor, I just guess it's 1750-1800. Any kind of info is highly appreciated!

- A RODGERS CUTLER TO HIS MAJESTY, wedge: maybe there was a crown with the king's initial above it (I seem to detect a G), but it's gone because of pitting. On the blade there is a beautifully etched steam wheel boat, but this has become too faint to be caught by a picture like this.

- A JOHN BARBER, wedge: I'm not certain we can consider it a stub tail, but it is such a good shaver that I wanted to share it with you

The rodger must date from the 1821 1830 period, during the reign of George IV, in 1821 Rodger have beeng appointed by this King "cutler to His Majesty". So it is well a GR that you have read on it (George Rex)...three fine razors indeed !

Just received delivery of two more razors today, and I think this is where they belong

Earlier one first - not been able to find anything on this, 'Byatt Warrented'. By looks alone it could be in the 1790-1810 period, but hopefully someone here will have an idea or two for me!











I absolutely love it! Will be cleaning up and sending off for pro-honing - not going to let my hit and miss honing loose on it yet!

tbc...

...cont

Second razor is a little later, maybe 1810-1830, and it intrigues me - Taylor is a known name, but which one! My problem is there are so many Taylor's manufacturing razors in the 1800's, and that's in Sheffield alone. Again, I'm sure someone will know!











Apologies for the image heavy post, hopefully as this is a club for these then you'll appreciate them!
If you think I'm miles out with my periods, or know something specific about either of these then I'd love to hear it.
Cheers
P

i have restored my Smith Warranted......
it was verybroken
IproposetometoGermany. they say, a culturalloss
you understand me....

Just wanted to add my newest shaver to this thread!



It is a Brookes & Crookes wedge with a nice size: Going from 7/8 at the heel -> 8/8 at the toe!





The edge needs work, and I have already polished out most of the small spots. What's left is mostly patina, and I don't think I want to remove it (lack of tools/lack of time...)

Nice wedge:


And jimps on the bottom of the handle:



I will make a new set of scales when I have figured out how to make a new insert for the pin-hole. The scales will be a light walnut me thinks..

- Morten

Originally Posted by PaddyX21

Just received delivery of two more razors today, and I think this is where they belong

Earlier one first - not been able to find anything on this, 'Byatt Warrented'. By looks alone it could be in the 1790-1810 period, but hopefully someone here will have an idea or two for me!







I absolutely love it! Will be cleaning up and sending off for pro-honing - not going to let my hit and miss honing loose on it yet!

tbc...

Not only is the blade beautiful, but those scales are hot! Is it only me, or does anybody else smell turtle soup in histories air?

Uhm... maybe, but it seems very good quality black horn to me... my turtles have different colors

Originally Posted by mollzo

Just wanted to add my newest shaver to this thread!

Hi Morten! I think you got yourself a blade from a set, with removable blades and that had one pair of scales for several blades. I've seen this kind before and I've had two sets, but can of course be wrong.

Originally Posted by Magpie

Not only is the blade beautiful, but those scales are hot! Is it only me, or does anybody else smell turtle soup in histories air?

Originally Posted by Mauri

Uhm... maybe, but it seems very good quality black horn to me... my turtles have different colors

I'll try and take some better pictures of them - they have a variety of different colours from black through turquoise, and also have 'graining'
They don't look like horn I've seen previously, and not sure I've seen any genuine tortoise or turtle shell before, so it could be. They are in pretty good nick given the age.