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03-31-2014, 01:36 AM #1Junior Member
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Trying to age this W&B
Hello I'm new to STRP and I was wondering if anyone is willing to help me get an idea of how old this razor is. Thank you for your time and knowledge
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03-31-2014, 02:09 AM #2barba crescit caput nescit
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From the initial look at it, it appears to be post 1901...can't quite see the tang, but it looks like there's an "England" stamp on it, which makes it 1901 or later, the etching also looks more like the modern vs the pre-1900 etchings.
It's one of their flagship type razors, The Celebrated, Hollow Ground, great blades. It's a medium hollow ground, so it's an excellent cross between a wedge and a full hollow. I would consider a grind like that to be a great blade for beginners, very nice middle of the road.
Better shot of the tang stamp would confirm.
edited to add: it's in pristine condition, looks all original, that's a very nice find!Last edited by Phrank; 03-31-2014 at 02:14 AM.
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03-31-2014, 02:51 AM #3Junior Member
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Yes there is an England stamp. Sorry for the picks I haven't had a chance to clean it up I just purchased it today for $18
I couldn't believe my eyes, or is 18 about right for this blade? Still learning how to Identify great blades from good.
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03-31-2014, 02:56 AM #4barba crescit caput nescit
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Evaluations aren't done on this forum, it's more about what it's worth to you.
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Yes there is an England stamp. Sorry for the picks I haven't had a chance to clean it up I just purchased it today for $18 I couldn't believe my eyes, or is 18 about right for this blade? Still learning how to Identify great blades from good.
Having said that, that's an extremely nice razor, in a great condition, and you got an exceptionally great deal on it...you should be very, very, happy!Leatherstockiings and JRsCleanSteel like this.
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03-31-2014, 03:01 AM #5Junior Member
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Oh, sorry
. Thank you for your knowledge.
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03-31-2014, 03:03 AM #6Senior Member
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Looks like a good find. Enjoy.
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I would buy a 30 day set for that price LOL
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03-31-2014, 03:29 AM #8Senior Member
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what a steal
nice blade you have thereJRsCleanSteel likes this.Saved,
to shave another day.
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03-31-2014, 03:44 AM #9Senior Member
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Um yeah, you did good... Haha.
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03-31-2014, 11:29 AM #10Junior Member
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I just need to clean it up and see if I can get it shave ready with out offing myself before Im finished. Thanks to all and hope to post a couple more finds later today.
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