Originally Posted by
dimab
Thank you Zak! I just wrote to them.
I'm quite confused by this razor: on one hand, the spine's curve looks indeed from the time you suggested. On the other, the very flat, wide and completely straight tail looks earlier. Plus the font is indeed uncharacteristic of the late 18 c.
The scales do look like a very early home-made replacement, but they are made quite well. Polished and scrimshawed bone with built-in two-half wedge.
And this sickles conundrum to add to it all...
I hope the Cutler's Company will be able to help.