Thread: george wolstenholm and sons

Hello everyone. Purchased this razor at an antique store for under $20. There's a lot of dirt and grime and a minimal amount of light surface rust. Aside from that there is a small chip in the blade . It also came with the original box. The scales appear to be made of tortoise shell, but I'm hoping someone here can shed light on that for me. The scales are in decent shape for the age, but as you can see in the picture there are a few chips in it. I know I took a bit of a risk when I purchased this razor, but I also know that it's an old razor and might be of value. I'm not asking for an appraisal as I know that goes against forum rules. But I would like to know your opinion if it is worth restoring and bread knifing the razor to bring back a shaving edge.