Thread: Greaves, Pauldrons, and Gauntlets

I just negotiated a price and bought these off of Ebay based on everyone's recommendation. Since they are a brother set I intend on cleaning them up and bestowing them on my two sons when the time is right..oldest is 5 so I get some time with them myself for the time being I can't wait to get them! Do you guys think they were re-scaled at some point? Would you place them in the early 1800's? I love the history aspect of this chore turned hobby!

Originally Posted by robertelee2ndky

I just negotiated a price and bought these off of Ebay based on everyone's recommendation. Since they are a brother set I intend on cleaning them up and bestowing them on my two sons when the time is right..oldest is 5 so I get some time with them myself for the time being I can't wait to get them! Do you guys think they were re-scaled at some point? Would you place them in the early 1800's? I love the history aspect of this chore turned hobby!

Ah yes! I was watching that set. Very nice, though they'll need some work. I have no doubt they'll provide great service!

Those most likely date to between 1805 and 1820.

Originally Posted by robertelee2ndky

Do you guys think they were re-scaled at some point?

Definitely rescaled. They would likely originally have been horn.

very nice , i was taling with the guy the first time they went through the listing .. the first time he listed them he had them as 1700's razors ...

Here's one I recently acquired. At first I thought it was smaller but I pulled the trigger when I saw the flat end on the scales which are usually larger. The blade was much larger than I thought too. I'm glad I got it..............$27
I plan on honing this one & shaving with it.

No, I didn't get a super good deal. I wanted them pretty bad simply b/c of them being a brother set and the historical value to me. The box is pretty cool too! I paid too much for them, especially for the work that will be involved (which I find soothing and frustrating at the same time oddly enough). $150 plus s/h. They seemed to have minor hone wear compared to others on my watch list and I'm praying that the pitting underneath will be able to be dealt with and made shaveable. The pics have me a bit scared but since I have never bought lotto tickets this ought to catch me up to date , lol. Wish me good luck!

Originally Posted by robertelee2ndky

No, I didn't get a super good deal. I wanted them pretty bad simply b/c of them being a brother set and the historical value to me. The box is pretty cool too! I paid too much for them, especially for the work that will be involved (which I find soothing and frustrating at the same time oddly enough). $150 plus s/h. They seemed to have minor hone wear compared to others on my watch list and I'm praying that the pitting underneath will be able to be dealt with and made shaveable. The pics have me a bit scared but since I have never bought lotto tickets this ought to catch me up to date , lol. Wish me good luck!

I you like them, and wanted them, that's all that matters.

I've bought many razors, some for a good price, some for not so good a price, some have arrived shave ready and perfect and others I have then sent out for a restoration (paid some more money) just so I could bring a piece of history back to use with some of my influence added to it, and to this day I use all my razors and enjoy them!

The Greaves are a great set (I have several Greaves), they will clean up well, I've had many of my razors finished with a mirror polish (some prefer satin finish, others light cleaning, and still others all the devils spit and patina), had some new stable black Buffalo Horn scales added, and have been exceptionally pleased with the result.

I think you'll find the same with that very nice set you purchased, I was looking at them as well...they matched pair with the case is very nice.

A matched pair is harder to come by than you might think. I do like pairs a lot and those are no exception. Cool box to boot!

Originally Posted by Phrank

I you like them, and wanted them, that's all that matters.

I've bought many razors, some for a good price, some for not so good a price, some have arrived shave ready and perfect and others I have then sent out for a restoration (paid some more money) just so I could bring a piece of history back to use with some of my influence added to it, and to this day I use all my razors and enjoy them!

The Greaves are a great set (I have several Greaves), they will clean up well, I've had many of my razors finished with a mirror polish (some prefer satin finish, others light cleaning, and still others all the devils spit and patina), had some new stable black Buffalo Horn scales added, and have been exceptionally pleased with the result.

I think you'll find the same with that very nice set you purchased, I was looking at them as well...they matched pair with the case is very nice.

I like the pair a lot & even though the price was a little high, as long as the buyer is happy, like it was mentioned before, that's all that matters. I really love the strop box very much! Great comment Phrank.

I don't seem to have a razor in this club! Love me some Greavses, though!
My SOTD from last Sunday. Greaves to honor General Scott! YES, that litttle bug flew on there just before I took the pic!