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Thread: J. Nowill & sons in ivory?

  1. 12-09-2013, 08:35 PM #1
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    Default J. Nowill & sons in ivory?

    Picked up matched set of J. Nowill & sons. I know nothing about them except they shave well. I'm fairly sure these scales are ivory. They don't have pores like bone, they are slim and almost glass smooth with saw marks an the insides. has sort of a wood grain appearance. tried a pin test it didn't sink but it did leave a small black mark you could wipe off . I know nothing about the manufacturer except they are an old Sheffield company. Here are some poorly taken pix( I gotta get a new camera someday!)Name: IMAG0001.jpg Views: 261 Size: 30.1 KBName: IMAG0002.jpg Views: 239 Size: 29.5 KBName: IMAG0005.jpg Views: 263 Size: 30.5 KB
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    Haha, you're as good as me taking pics, I'm sure they are lovely!
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    That is really a fine pair for sure and I would bet my bottom dollar the scales are ivory.

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    Thanks
    trying to find out if these are real ivory any ideas?
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    Saw marks are a good indicator... so that's good!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Highwayman View Post
    Thanks
    trying to find out if these are real ivory any ideas?
    Far better pics in sunlight taken at an oblique angle.-
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    Just wanted to give a quick word of thanks to all the members who have been helpful and friendly to us newbies. Makes for a great place of learning.
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    Those are some good looking razors! (from what we can see)

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