Thread: Greaves, Pauldrons, and Gauntlets

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.

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 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.