Help please, some info on an old wedge razor in ivory and silver?

Hi thanks for looking, I have had this lovely shaver for about a year now, and I must admit until quite recently I have kinda handled it with 'cotton gloves' because I do not own much ivory...
The previous owner had done such a good job with cleaning it up/ restoring it,, ( I do not know the condition he found it in,, but for it's age the blade, other then some spots of heavy pitting which have been cleaned, the blade is in great condition,) and the ivory scales looked soo clean that it made me think it was plastic at first, due to my limited knowledge of ivory.

I personally would have left more signs of age on it,, but I do understand the appeal of the 'shiny' look as it got me interested enough to place a bid...
I actually felt quite bad for the seller as he must have put in some effort to restore it soo well,, and I got it for a very low price, perhaps partly because it is not a big name maker..

Anyway sorry for that long intro/ short rant...
Basically the only mark on the razor is partly gone, and I can only make out the end of the name,, "wards",,, perhaps Stewards, or Howard's?
It has no other stamp, like 'warranted' ' cast steel' 'Sheffield',, just it seems the name of the blacksmith? or maker? and that's it.

I know its not a lot to go on,, so I will be grateful for any advice offered.
Sorry the pics are not the best.. If anybody needs further pics I will do my best..

Thanks in advance guys :)

God those pics took AGES to upload! Hope they help a bit,,
The razor has a beautiful primitive look and feel to it,, but the curve (smile) on the spine and edge is lovely, (hope this can be seen in the pics) , It has a small bevel and takes a very very sharp edge,,
Just wish I at least knew the maker of it
Cheers guys

Hi,
Looks like you found a winner. I could not read the name (H)owards?
The quality is wonderful so i would assume it was made and perhaps remarqued for the carriage trade.
The year 1810- 1830 as those things go 10 or fifteen years either side would be possible.
Congratulations!
~Richard

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Originally Posted by Geezer

Hi,
Looks like you found a winner. I could not read the name (H)owards?
The quality is wonderful so i would assume it was made and perhaps remarqued for the carriage trade.
The year 1810- 1830 as those things go 10 or fifteen years either side would be possible.
Congratulations!
~Richard

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Hi, thanks for the quick response,, yea I noticed the pic does not really show the stamp clearly... When I first saw it I thought it could possibly be made by Ward & Payne of Sheffield, but I don't think they made razors so..
Anyway appreciate your comments,, yes now I've finally stopped being soo gentle with it and have tried a few test shaves it is one of my firm favorites and makes me quite sad I sold my other old wedge razors,, but even more glad I kept this one ;)