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Does it way Washington Works and/or England on the tang?
It's not so old as it is worn :)
Hollow grind so 1900's at a guess.
I have a 1/4 hollow ground Wosty from the mid 1800s, so not necessarily. With out knowing the factory or if it is export marked, I have no guesses. Sorry.
It says George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated IXL Razor Sheffield England on the tang. The scales say Washington Works.
It looks a reasonably modern style of blade. I'd say 1900 to 1930.
Ck this thread about mine. Neil Miller explains how the etch was done and provides a catalog picture from 1902.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...ton-works.html
GEORGE WOSTENHOLM & SON
Rockingham Works ca. 1694 - 1847
Washington Works, Sheffield ca. 1847 - at least 1991
Since it says Washington Works it is newer than 1847. Since it is export marked with England, I believe that means it is newer than 1891.
Thats the scales alright but I'm not sure if they are ivory
Sorry by they I mean the ones on my razor