Thread: Dumas Aine 32 date of manufacture date?

Hey guys.
I don't have it in hand yet but this should be a fun project. Marked "Acier Fondu(cast steel?) Dumas Aine. Looking for date of manufacture and any other info. Thanks

Acier Fondu is indeed 'cast steel'.

Check this out for cutler and knife manufacturer stamps from Thiers.

Trente-Deux 32
Dumas Ainé
Véritable Dumas

Established in 1818. The Véritable trademark was registered by Etienne Dumas. Girard Dumas filed trademarks 22, 33, 132,139, 320, 321, 322, 323, 1032, 3200, 3210 and 3211 on February 11, 1859. The company and trademarks were acquired by S.A. ROUSSELON Frères & Cie (Rousselon Brothers & Co., established in the 16th century) in 1882.

I have one of those too, but I think mine is a bit younger than yours. I have no idea about dating yours or mine beyond that , though, I haven't studied French geometrical and stylistic developments in any detail.

Very interesting early Dumas razor. Actually the information given by that linked website is incorrect, because Dumas Aine first registration was in 1809 and is more time appropriate for a razor marked with "Acier Fondu". You can see the actual registration for this trademark on this link post 22 http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ing-out-3.html.

Thanks for the info guys. Cant wait to get to work on this one. I'll be sure to post some pics when it's done.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Very interesting early Dumas razor. Actually the information given by that linked website is incorrect, because Dumas Aine first registration was in 1809 and is more time appropriate for a razor marked with "Acier Fondu". You can see the actual registration for this trademark on this link post 22 http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...ing-out-3.html.

Well, I and the website stand corrected, although it's hard for me to decipher the registration papers. Seems that the 1809 trademark (Dumas 32) was registered by "Claude Dumas". The 1842 (I had a bit of trouble finding the year in the document) trademark was registered by Girard.

love the dumas aine razors. they give a great edge and shave like hell. good luck with the restore