That is really a slick (and sick!) collection!. Congratulations!
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That is really a slick (and sick!) collection!. Congratulations!
I finally got around to looking at a bunch of "naked" blades that I bought back in early-2008, and discovered these two stub-tails. I need to do something with them. The first is a full 7/8", and as massive as it looks; the other is 5/8" at the toe, tapering to 4/8" at the heel, and seems "petite", in comparison. Go figure.
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I did not wanted to make any fuzz because I was bidding on some of those fine blades. Unfotunately some drunken bidders went ape and at the very last minute and used uncle Sam way too much (here is some proof Very Old Warrented Straight Razor Wedge Blade C 1820 Travel Size | eBay). Luckily, out of three I got a fairly cheap Stenton that looks re-grinded but anyway… still is old and beautiful…
Here is what they left for me (snif!): http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-OLD-G-c...vip=true&rt=nc
Last arrival :
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Saccard, S and crown, I guess late 1700 or early 1800, tortoise and silver. :)
Here is my newest one (as of today). Hope it comes well from Sweden… and it is a loong way when I am still waiting for another Joseph Smith and Sons and a (strange) Stenton (those from the USA) and a DD and a… you know… The RAD. The RAD man hehe!
Figured I should add this here. Rescaled, blade c. 1500-1600.
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That's a beauty for sure!
Heres my very old french Stub-Tail, its 6/8", wedge and has Bone Scales.
It was restored before i got it, so it has a mirror finish and in my eyes the wrong Pins (Hemispheric Washers would have been better and more original), the Scales are original (with Lead Wedge) but cleaned very nice.
Can anyone give me an Info how old this Razor maybe?
The Manufacturers Name isnt good visible, seems like a Rieux , Bieux with a lost Letter before it.
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Very beautiful blade, with a typical nose you can also find with Pradier and other french razors of the begining of the XIXe.
I'd say around 1820 for this one. :)
Congratulation !
@Thaeris: Thank you very much for that Info! :-)
Its so hard to get infos about old Razors sometimes, especially when the Makers Name ist lost.
some of mine:
Mericant sr Walle (France c.1820)
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Nativel (France c.1820)
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Buisson 5 (France c.1830)
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Esmelin à Paris (French c.1830)
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Hornus (France c.1830)
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Holtzapfel Charing Cross (England c.1840)
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@Altus: Wwow, really nice Razors, especially the Hornus!! :-)
How wide is the Blade? Seems very heavy too me :-)
Mericant, Nativel, Hornus and Esmelin blades are 6/8", Buisson and Holtzapfel 11/16".
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:beer1: new entry (the last of 2013) :beer1:
seven day french set c.1810-20, 9/16"
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Foubert Palais Royal, horn and copper. Early 1800.
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Samuel Norris, horn and brass (?) 1795 - 1815
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Two different blades from m/l the same period
Can you please try to identify this razor?
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C. Congreaves, made from Naylor's steel, 1830-37. http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ted-steel.html
Whomever rescaled this razor did not even try to center the pins and the wood looks like a farmer rescaled it using a cigar as a template. Still worth bringing back from the dead.
Nice razor! I have one as well. There is some fine info (as well as some friendly banter!) in this thread.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ted-steel.html
I also have one (a "CROWN WR") that interestingly has the same "blade guard" built into the bottom of the horn scales as pictured in Lummus:
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Local find :
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* Gniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii *
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* blaaaaaam ! *
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Patience worth it.
Another rusty warranted razor with leather scales. Most likely original scales were replaced at some point...
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Just catch a pack of seven really old guys.
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I'm quite happy :)
I have a couple of oldies the black one is a Joseph Rogers
I think this one is the oldest, no idea how old. All it says on it is Skinners Warrented. If anyone has any info that would be great.
The Rodgers looks like tortoise for me.
Both are precious.
They fall into my arms..
I just missed a beautiful tortoise razor, so I needed to find something else to comfort me. I was looking on a not-that-known auction website, and I saw this picture of those seven razors all together in an auction / best offer page.
I guess you know how I feel next...
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Also the first time for me I saw that much of that old razors all together.
You could probably take a pack of old guys from this forum that would not look as good as those razors. On a more serious note, just seeing those makes one have more respect for the historical depth of this slightly odd activity we are engaged in. Thanks for posting the pics.
Short cleaning of the pressed horn
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"Acier Fondu à .... Love Bodies ??? " :thinking:
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:chapeau
Seeing all those together, figured I should post some 'art'.
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Definitely art without the little ' on either side. I feel lucky to be able to see this kind of historical beauty.....these pics just toss you back in time and instill a sense of curiosity and awe. How many stories could each razor tell? Many thanks for posting the photos.
Looking for any info in this blade!