Thread: The Gentleman's Set

Originally Posted by Voidmonster

I really wonder what the numbers mean. Mine are all stamped 6. I've seen one other Rodgers set stamped 12. It's not size, because your set and mine are the same (though it looks like yours is more uniform).

I feel is is the number for the set on that particular day/time. We must remember that this is before Henry Ford's T and interchangable parts. Every set was fitted individually, by hand!

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I feel is is the number for the set on that particular day/time. We must remember that this is before Henry Ford's T and interchangable parts. Every set was fitted individually, by hand!

Rather like a Brit bike......

NICE lookin set Tom. They sure look a LOT bigger than 5/8 in that pic. Guess the small handle does that.

Kind of like what grandpa said about marrying a woman with small hands?

One more Rodgers set:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post609012
Blades are marked 34.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I feel is is the number for the set on that particular day/time. We must remember that this is before Henry Ford's T and interchangable parts. Every set was fitted individually, by hand!

With Manah's set there, I think your theory is sitting pretty!

The number probably identifies the seat of the grinder. At least, I assume the grinders had fixed seating. Considering how the wheels had a habit of exploding though, maybe not!

Originally Posted by manah

One more Rodgers set:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post609012
Blades are marked 34.

By the way, Alex, do you have any vintage advertisements for 7-day sets? I'm really curious how much they cost 'in the day'.

My guess is £5-£8 in 1820.

Unfortunately, I don't have any vintage advertisements from that time (1820s etc.). But I'll try to find.

My Silver Steel Butchers. Need some help dating them. The pictures don't do them justice. They have oil on them at the moment as well.

Edit to my last post. It's Fine India Steel not Silver Steel...late night post

Jon(ZeroCool), according several sources, razors with such stamps/slogans like "The Celebrated Fine India Steel Razor" are dating about 1850.

I just pulled the trigger on this set. Photos of a more revealing quality posted upon arrival.

Can't wait to see if this gamble works out.


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