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07-22-2015, 07:07 PM #1Senior Member
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A question of age and make
Hi all!
Need some advice on what i bought while on holiday in antique shops in UK.
The first i bought is a Mappin & Webb "Trustworthy", royal cutlery works razor.
It looks like ivory scales.
The second i got today.
it looks like bull horn scales, barbers notch point with "Sheffield" and a sword/dagger stamped on the tang.
Any idea on the age and make of both?
Many thanks!
Gabe
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07-22-2015, 07:09 PM #2Senior Member
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I know it is made in Sheffield
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Yes, I'd say the one made by Mappin and Webb has ivory scales. Since both razors say only Sheffield and not Sheffield England they are both pre 1890/91. No clue which maker the sword belongs to. Nice finds, congrats.
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07-22-2015, 07:27 PM #5barba crescit caput nescit
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Yup - definitely M&W...good call.
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07-22-2015, 07:56 PM #6
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post736572barbers notch point with "Sheffield" and a sword/dagger stamped on the tang.
STRAZORS.com - all about classic razors - Joseph Allen & Sons, Sheffield.Last edited by manah; 07-22-2015 at 07:58 PM.
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Here are a couple more places to check for str8 razor info;
Straight Razor Manufacturers and Dates of Operation
Information Links"If You Knew Half of What I Forgot You Would Be An Idiot" - by DoughBoy68
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07-22-2015, 08:07 PM #8Boker Fan
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Nice finds. I never have any luck with flea markets or antique shops.
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07-22-2015, 08:38 PM #9Senior Member
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Thank you so much!
I will clean them up and frame them, dont think i could use them.
You all have been very helpful!
Take care all!
Gabe
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07-22-2015, 09:01 PM #10Senior Member
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I think I just answered this question in your member introduction or I'm having deja vu or something.
I think it is a Joseph Allen & Sons "Original Dagger Razor"
Made sometime between 1864 and 1891.
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