Just picked this up and I can't find any info on it. I have spent several hours on Google trying to find something even similar with no luck. A history lesson and a value would be much appreciated!!!!
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Just picked this up and I can't find any info on it. I have spent several hours on Google trying to find something even similar with no luck. A history lesson and a value would be much appreciated!!!!
Nice looking razor. Cant help with info maybe try the database. We don't do valuations on the site so cant help there either. Good luck
Bard's could very well be a retailer that sold the razor. Lots of retailers sold razors that were stamped with their name on them.
I too have no help to offer, but I wanted to tell you that's a beauty
Yes, that would be my guess also. The shape of the blade looks vaguely familiar. I am thinking that if it was made in Germany it may have been made by Boker as a wild stab in the dark. See this link http://strazors.com/uploads/images/a...anada_1898.pdf and scroll down to the last razor illustrated.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnmrson
Bob
It is stamped germany. What do you mean database? The list of manufacturers? That was no help either!
It was very common for retailers like hardware stores and barber supply houses to have razors made in Germany with their business names stamped on them and no manufacturers name. If that is the case you will likely never know who actually made the razor. Finding any razors exact date of production is mostly nearly impossible too even if you know who made it.Quote:
Originally Posted by JSpaeth
Bob
What a beautiful razor. The shape reminds me of an ERN "Ator" but that means very little. What's important is that it is a very nice razor that I bet shaves as good as it looks once honed well.
Need to see the whole razor, the tail might offer some more clues.
A Griffon Antelope made for a Barber's supply? http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...lope-16-a.html
I think Sharptonn has it! look at stamp placement, and the matching "16" Looks like a good possibility
Yes, that is the one I was thinking of. Knew I'd seen it somewhere before.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Bob
Well spotted Tom!
I think Bob has it - another company's name was struck. Could have been a barbershop, a hardware store or a jewellery/watch store like William Bard & Co in Portage, Wisconsin. Gents supply stores often had their name stamped on third party goods.
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Regards,
Neil
That razor is a beauty. Hopefully you will find out more information about it. If not, take pleasure in knowing that you have a razor that is probably pretty rare and very, very unique.
Pete <:-}
More pics please. Anything on the Tail, a small tree perhaps?
Hey, OP....welcome to the forum.
Here's an Antelope that I had at one stage.
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5a444206.jpg
Here's the reverse side but I can't make out the name.
http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5699ce00.jpg
As tom said earlier it is an Griffon Antelope Diamond Steel sold under the name bards. Possibly a retailer. Absolutely great razor and currently one of my favorites if not favorite in my current rotation. Nice hard steel that takes a great edge and holds it.
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If it is in fact an antelope would it not say antelop instead it says special. All though I do agree it is a griffon. The lettering is an exact match where it says dimond steel.
You have the only one left on the planet. Rejoice!
Reason being, if it said Antelope, it would be a product retailed by Griffon. Since a dealer had Griffon make a special run of (Antelope-styled) razors with his name upon it, his specification as to the blade etch would be followed. Griffon had their own factory in Solingen back in the day. Probably made razors for lots of retailers, hardwares, and so forth. What keys us in on yours is it's unmistakable style. '''A Griffon Antelope by any other name", so to speak.Quote:
Originally Posted by JSpaeth
Attachment 193926 This one says Special. Another Griffon ......from Manah's site.
A link courtesy of Manah: 14 to 42 - 19th Street
But Bill! It does clearly say Antelope! And 'Special' ! Worked spine! Nice!
I suppose it clearly demonstrates that 'Antelope' was a Griffon trademark. Used in their various products. Seems there were more than one style which carried the moniker.
Worked Spine huh Tom?:rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Yes! The example Bill has shown from Manah's page has a nice worked spine, does it not?Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
You bet my friend. It is excellent!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
I was actually referring to the time you made a joke at me about a worked spine awhile back. I actually do have a worked spine...............I have metal in my back!:beer2:
Probably from my issue that a heavily worked spine can only be measured by the hone wear on the spine and below to the edge. Makes some 13/16'ths become 5/8th's! Still, nice to see!
Yes, it is! It's gorgeous.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Well Tom, there are risks posting after a couple of whiskies.....of course it says Antelope.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
