Thread: Help with Joseph Rodgers razor

With it having "England" stamped on the tang I believe it to be post-1891. Even so, the quality is outstanding.

Originally Posted by RezDog

Well judging by the grind i am going to say it is a newer model razor, it also has the England stamp, putting it post 1891. Probably not a lot past it though so we can make a guess at early 1900's perhaps as late as 1930. I am not an expert but like to toss out a guess and my rational every now and then and see how it compares to what guys that really know have to say.

I am with Rez. The modern, round-point, thin blade, along with 3-pin scales indicates early 1900's as English makers were in fierce competition with Germany and indeed, by this time, American makers. I could also say that the scales look of hard-rubber or Bakelite composition.

Make no mistake, this example seems to be in wonderful condition and should shave most excellent.

A quote from a knife forum seems to explain this;

"The point about the RODGERS CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES mark is that it is vague, it refers to nobody in particular (in that it mentions no names). The stamp for me will always stand for cutlers to the current monarch and any other previous majesties which is why I do not believe it to be useful in dating a knife."

It is a good subject for arguments, but in this case, I think it refers to Edward VII and HIS queen.
Since Rodgers was cutlers to many 'majesties' previously, it could well be in reference to all of them. It is simply advertising....

it's a lately production (IMAO), i would say early in 20 century, or end of the 19 century.