Thread: Greaves, Pauldrons, and Gauntlets

Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

Probably a bit earlier. Note the lack of "& Sons", and it is definitely pre-Sheaf Works which opened in 1823. I'd peg this one much closer to the turn of the century.

+1...I agree pre-1823. I have one exactly like it but with horn scales.

The history back that far is murky, but it looks like it became Greaves & Sons in 1807, so the 'W. Greaves' razors are quite early.

Originally Posted by Voidmonster

The history back that far is murky, but it looks like it became Greaves & Sons in 1807, so the 'W. Greaves' razors are quite early.

Great!!! I was just making a wild guess!

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.

I wonder if there is a dating difference between the razors marked W. Greaves & sons & Wm. Greaves & Sons ??

Originally Posted by Slawman

I wonder if there is a dating difference between the razors marked W. Greaves & sons & Wm. Greaves & Sons ??

As far as the examples I have seen, the Wm. Greaves & Sons marked razors were later examples (i.e. post-1830s or so), while W. Greaves & Sons are mostly on earlier examples. Actually I don't recall ever seeing a Wm. Greaves & Sons from the pre-Sheaf Works era.