Thread: New Flea Market find.

Check out what I scored today, browsing the Antique store with the wife.







Not enough of an expert to know if the blade can still be made shave ready, but I think it could be. Scales are in AWFUL shape, but overall I'm pretty pleased with picking it up for $6. Only markings on it are "George Wostenholm & Sons celebrated IXL Razor. Washington works" so I don't really have anything to date it with other than to say it's Post 1848. It'd be nice to think it's a hundred years old, but I'd say that's not likely. It could be as new as the late 70's? Is that correct?

Anyway; wanted to share with you guys. If anyone has any additional info, feel free to share!

Very nice!!

It should be able to be made shave-able fairly easily

Hope it turns into a good shaver! I love a slight smile like that one, nothing over the top

Excellent find! I love seeing great finds from out in the wilds, antique markets, etc. Good lookin' out! That's an interesting grind and gives that blade a distinctive look. Really cool blade there.

Nice find. I bet it will clean up well. I really like the grind. Isn't that what is called a rattler grind?

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Nice find. I bet it will clean up well. I really like the grind. Isn't that what is called a rattler grind?

I think it's something different than a rattler grind. On a rattler the thick part is usually up near the spine and the rest of the blade thinner, but the thick part on this one goes halfway down the blade.

Perhaps this might help.
http://www.eggintongroup.co.uk/histo...ostenholm.html

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That's a beauty. Well over 100 years old. Should shave a treat.

Very Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Enjoy,,,Ty

The scales look to be horn but maybe ebony. Lots of info here for rejuvination of each.