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09-12-2015, 12:54 AM #1Junior Member
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Possible Torrey Fake?
I’m very new to straights and new to SRP. I currently have two straights (Hart and Torrey) and found a possible new addition to my collection; however, I believe it may be a fake and need some advice. The razor's hallmark does not match what I have seen on other Torrey’s. I’ve attached a pic for review/input. Any thoughts would be very appreciated. Thanks!
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09-12-2015, 01:02 AM #2Razor Vulture
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Torrey had many incarnations of their stamp beginning with deeply-stamped 'Torrey Razor Strop Co'.
What you are seeing is a later Torrey which has an etched 'stamp'. It looks quite nice, certain to go higher!
Besides, not much money in faking Torreys, I think!"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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09-12-2015, 01:11 AM #3Senior Member
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Cool scales, even though not original.
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09-12-2015, 01:12 AM #4Junior Member
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Thanks for the quick reply sharptonn. Was thinking the same thing about faking Torrey's, but the stamp with a USA vice US got me second guessing. I really appreciate your thoughts!
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09-12-2015, 01:14 AM #5Senior Member
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Toms spot on, a fine example of American made steel. A wonderful and legendary manufacturer.
Originally Posted by sharptonn
Have at it.
And good hunting.
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09-12-2015, 01:21 AM #6Junior Member
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Kinda of suspected that Moonshae. I already sent the seller an email. I really appreciate your post. Thanks!
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09-12-2015, 01:21 AM #7Senior Member
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That's a nice looking razor and at a very reasonable price ... Good luck hope you win it!
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09-12-2015, 01:24 AM #8Senior Member
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And last but not least, if you really want a razor on the bay, this is the last place you want to tell anyone about it ...... even if you're worried it is fake !! .........
Welcome to SRP ..........
Here is the razor for posterities sake ;
Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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09-12-2015, 01:27 AM #9Senior Member
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Well thats probably the most important lesson you'll learn today. Dont wave food at vultures. Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
And last but not least, if you really want a razor on the bay, this is the last place you want to tell anyone about it ...... even if you're worried it is fake !! .........
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09-12-2015, 01:44 AM #10Razor Vulture
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Originally Posted by Moonshae
Now. You two are going to share why the scales are not original? Originally Posted by tpseabird
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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