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Thread: circa 1810 -1820?
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12-26-2014, 04:17 AM #11
I'm going to say date sounds right. But that's just because so many others did. I really have no idea.
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12-26-2014, 04:37 AM #12
The scales are of that era and the blade shape also. Warranted was a common strike. The piece of pewter on the side was a commonly available item in that and other designs. Those scales are wonderful.. The blade grind and shape will make it a great shaver
I would call this a "do not sell ever!" razor.
Have it professionally honed carefully and enjoy the shaves from your winner!
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12-26-2014, 06:07 PM #13
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12-27-2014, 01:50 AM #14
As to the mark "Warranted" Back in the day, the word warranted meant that the razor exactly met any advertising as to its shape, size and quality. The mis-use of the word could bring serious legal consequences. If a ship were warranted to be a certain length if it was off by even a few inches, the insurance ( "Lloyd's of London" ) would be null and void; whether paid or not.
Interesting how history and the language change as we move through time.
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