Thread: G.B. Kent &Sons razor.....any ideas?

I can find plenty of info on Kent & Sons history, and brushes...but not one single trace on the internet about them making a razor. Any of you more experienced heads, might could help out with a little info? Thanks in advance.

Is there anything on the back-side of that tang? Emblem,, stamp ??

No sir, the 2 pics are they only thing on it anywhere. No origin marks, either. Underneath the brand mark it says "Marlborough St.", best I can tell.

I'll try & find some info..

Much appreciated.

I worked on it for over an hour, only brush & ivory work I found on George Barton Kent, sorry about that,,,

Willing to bet that that G B Kent and Sons was a UK retailer not a manufacturer of anything.

Bob

This might be what you are looking for G B Kent & Sons, Apsley | Companies and work places | Places | Our Dacorum .

Here is a great article about his business & an American market connection; apparently he had many buildings that manufactured tons of stuff, over 600 employees & 15 buildings,,,

https://books.google.com/books?id=dc...20Kent&f=false

William was the founder in the 1700's & the business grew under his son & grandsons to the biggest "brush" business in the world,,, toothbrushes to shave brushes

Thanks guys for the awesome info!

So from what I can tell from the two links you both gave me...may not ever figure out who actually made the blade, but from all indications, it was made somewhere between 1774 and 1851. Would love to figure out the significance of the spine stamp.

Again, thanks a bunch guys.