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  1. 07-18-2014, 02:48 PM #11
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    Thanks John! Does mean the blade was made in 1850? Just what 'does' that information mean?
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    What does it mean?

    Rough question to answer. Reminds of Neil's statement about "how long is a piece of string".

    The Hilliard should be able to be made into a great shaver. It's quite possible the blade was made around the time stated. It's a very nice looking old blade as far as I can tell.

    The other two blades are great blades too and will shave very nicely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TMJudd View Post
    Thanks John! Does mean the blade was made in 1850? Just what 'does' that information mean?
    Looking at the razor, I think that you're safe to say that it would have been sometime around 1850 - 1870.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TMJudd View Post
    I just purchased this lot of 3 blades on Ebay. My main interest is in "The Master Razor",shown up top... What can you folks tell me about this blade?
    I can tell you I came darn close to bidding against you for it!
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    "Whew, glad you didn't start a bidding war against me... Thanks!"
    Fear not. All is not lost. You'll have yet another chance to consider bidding on it, after restoration, when it once again lands on ebay.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnmrson View Post
    It looks like Hilliard of Edinburgh.

    Antique Medical Instruments - Elisabeth Bennion - Google Books
    H & H Hilliard listed at 7 Nicholson street in 1850.
    John,
    Would you happen to have a suggested list of good reading, historical references, sources, etc. concerning the identification, history and dating of old straight razors, such as this? I'd be most appreciative. I have a lot to learn and am currently in need of all the info that I can get...
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    He is even more lucky I am low on funds right now :<0) I thought it was a good group. I am starting a Duck tang collection,,, it's cheaper :<0)

    Quote Originally Posted by entropy1049 View Post
    I can tell you I came darn close to bidding against you for it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 10Pups View Post
    He is even more lucky I am low on funds right now :<0) I thought it was a good group. I am starting a Duck tang collection,,, it's cheaper :<0)
    Good tangs are probably more plentiful than good ducks.
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    I disagree. It's been a while since I had any good tang, however. The Mrs. does give me many good opportunities to duck!
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    I have yet to try a DD but I will be getting my chance soon, just scored this one off the bay Vintage Dubl Duck Pearlduck Satinedge Straight Razor Solingen Germany | eBay

    The Hilliard looks like it should be a good shaver and the Simmons, if it is anything like the ones I have, will be one for your permanent rotation.
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