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I just cant seem to find any info on this maker, from Germany. It belonged to my great grandfather and he traveled to America by ship back in the late 1800s . It has a maker mark that reads S.H&H Germany. Other than the Extra Hollow Ground on the blade that is the extent of markings. He brought this with him on his journey. Any help would be appreciated. Attachment 147671Attachment 147672
I saw this on eBay the last few days. Did it not sell?
Yes actually it did sell. I was just curious about it because Ive been looking for information on it and have never found the maker anyplace.Quote:
Originally Posted by souschefdude
I even contacted a man that owns a restoration shop and he looked in all of his books and could not find that maker.
It is a cool looking razor. Wish my Grandpa had passed one down to me that looked like that.
Found this:English silver hallmarks: British maker's marks identification HF-HL
It is a silver maker H Huntley and Son. HH&S in an oval
Another possibility:
HENRY HOBSON & SON
Sheffield and London
ca. 1868 - at least 1919
The mark on the blade says S.H&S Germany not H.H&S. I have searched for about a year now and have had no luck with finding the origin . Other than I know it was brought from Germany when my great grandfather came to live in America.
Does the ring around the S.H&S look like it is made up of hearts? If it is maybe it could be a Heart Ring razor. Just a wild guess though.
Bob
Sort of yesQuote:
Originally Posted by BobH
now that I look closer under a big magnifying glass they do resemble hearts. Attachment 147698
My bad, thought it was HH&S.
The EBay ad said SH&H.
I guess I Dyslexed it.
Hey no biggy. Im realy just curious. The thing sold on ebay for 63 bucks. Probly not near what it is worth. But I have tried for quite some time to find some information on it and come to a dead end every time. Plugging S.H&S Extra hollow ground into google gives me almost all H boker , I think that's correct. But I know that cant be right cause all there blades say H Boker on themQuote:
Originally Posted by souschefdude
Did I read this correctly, you had/owned the razor (your Great Grandfather's) and you sold it on ebay?
Yes well sometimes things have to be done. Its not something I wanted to do, but my father passed away in august and he had it in a box . My mother is having a hard time with making ends meet now because with his passing she lost his pension. So all she gets is her SS . So this is one of the things that must be done in order to help her with some of her finances .Quote:
Originally Posted by MJC
A word to the wise. If you collect State teachers retirement , make sure you select to have some moneys taken out each month to go toward your spouse in the event you pass.
Very sorry for your loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by dawson1112
We all wish this would have been a happier story.
Sorry for your loss.
