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02-07-2015, 11:37 PM #1Senior Member
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W. Swift 7/8
Does anyone have any information on the Sheffield maker W. Swift. A 7/8 blade, 1/4 hollow to wedge grind. Horn scales with lead wedge.
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02-07-2015, 11:44 PM #2Senior Member
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No information on the razor, but had to say its a nice looking razor. Slight smile, with what looks like a french point and a nice grind. Whats not to like.
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02-10-2015, 04:08 AM #3Senior Member
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Yup, nice razor... did you do a search?
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02-10-2015, 03:56 PM #4Senior Member
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Only thing I've found so far is in the 1851 UK census. William Swift occupation spring knife cutler. Age 62. Born in Sheffield abt. 1789. Could be him. I'm guessing the blade dates from 1840 to 1870.
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02-10-2015, 04:54 PM #5Historically Inquisitive
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In tweedale's book there a listing for William Swift, table knife manufacturer in 1833, but he died in 1836 at the age of 39...
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02-10-2015, 05:08 PM #6
That is a lovely catch! Clean it, hone it and enjoy it! It should be a pleasant shaver!
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