Thread: Identifying an Antique Straight Razor

Hello everyone!
So, I'm quite new to the world of straight shaves and the collecting and restoration of straight razors, so I'd like a bit of help with identifying one razor I recently purchased online. Here's a photo.



The only identifying mark on this razor is the Sprock logo near the base of the blade, Ground in Hamburg appears on the reverse side. The seller indicated that it may be from Freidrich Ern, and that it's year of manufacture was ESTIMATED around 1939. I've never heard of the manufacturer Sprock, and I know others will have more information on this.

I found an eBay auction for an extremely similar razor:
Vintage Sprock 5 8" Straight Razor Horn Scales | eBay
The only difference between the two razors is the style of the blade. My razor has a round point blade, and the tail of the blade is a bit longer.

The quality of this razor is phenomenal, the only imperfection being a tiny bit on rust near the hinge of the blade. I got a coffin with it, from the same era and same amazing quality, but it's from an H. Boker and Co Unrivaled Razor. Also, I'm really not sure if my razor has horn scales or not. I believe it does.

I've typed up everything I know about this razor, if anyone knows more about its manufacturer, it's year of manufacture, literally almost anything more about this razor, do not hesitate to post your knowledge. Also, frankly, if anyone knows some sort of value of this razor, I would love a rough estimate. This is the first antique straight razor I've purchased, so I'm not sure of pricing these.

Thank you very much!