There was a Boston on eBay few days ago it also looked to be reground at some point. Did you get the New Orleans from eBay?Quote:
Originally Posted by Voidmonster
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There was a Boston on eBay few days ago it also looked to be reground at some point. Did you get the New Orleans from eBay?Quote:
Originally Posted by Voidmonster
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Originally Posted by DNM
The one that's still listed looks to be original. While the pile-side pivot washer is missing, that is at least the blade pattern that was sold with those scales.
For whatever reason, I've got two Boston razors. The first one had some other razor entirely in it and I spent several years tracking down the right blade, then I found another one, but it had been reground.
I got the New Orleans razor from one of the many huge razor auctions over the last year or so, at this point I don't remember which one.
I recently acquired a Bing Solingen razor that I can not find any info on when I Google it. Picked it up from my neighbor for $20, one of the scales was busted so I made a new set for it, honed her up and she gives a great shave.
Anyone else heard of them or have one?
I was thinking about this one Zak. It was sold on eBay seven days ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Voidmonster
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Oh, I didn’t turn that one up.Quote:
Originally Posted by DNM
Definitely a harsh regrind.
No idea of the maker. But it's a quarter hollow, hitachi steel. I had to have it. Fantastic shave.
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I don't know if there are rare, or if the people who own them aren't giving them up, but it's taken me at least 10 years to acquire the six Gotlieb&Hammersfar that I currently own, and the French tip I've only seen one other here,and he won't give it up either....
I have a bunch of old Bresnick pieces pre Duble Duck. The pics are on the thread for one of the clubs I think Daffy Ducks or something like that. I also have a Boker damascus which was made in very limited numbers.
1792 a year that changed the world.......
Thomas France, who became freemen in 1779 after his apprenticeship with Joseph Barnes
5/8" stub-tail, horn handle with silver inlay.
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Amazing razor..
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Amazing thread! Thanks guys. :)
Just got this in. Haven't even had a chance to clean it yet.
Wade & Butcher Barber's Special
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I have at least half a dozen Wade & Butcher Specials but I have never even heard rumors of a "Barber's Special." Didn't even know there was such a thing and the only mention of it I can find online is my post in the what do you have in the mail thread. That's why I snatched it up when I saw it come across eBay.
It appears to have lost a little blade width but it is just about or was just about a size larger than the Specials I have. I'll repost once I get it cleaned up and shave ready.
Ah.! Old American.... Got a few.
A couple Waterville, Conn.
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Just couldn't bring myself to removing the beautiful patina from it. No rust or pitting, just heavy patina, and even hone wear.
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A lovely 5/8 Rattler or quill spine, for some.
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A 7/8 Northfield, Conn. Rattler Very thin.!!
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A few others from late 1700 early 1800s. Non American.
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And I heard talk of Antoni Tadross.
The only one I have.
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Wm. Gilchrist, 7/8 Frameback.
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A French Razor. Chassaign.
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That's some collection you have there Mike. I need to get busy doing some restoration... And also making some wind chimes.
I guess my rarest razor would be a J. Bingham's Criterion. It was produced between 1830 - 1837. Once I cleaned it up, it become a favorite of mine to shave with. Here are some pictures:
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Very nice too John. Is that a W crown R stamp?
Yes it is. I have no clue as to the meaning but that's it!Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulFLUS
W crown R stands for William's (IV) Reign - which indeed dates the razor between 1830 and 1837.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johntoad57
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Originally Posted by BobH
Just picked up one of these in close to perfect condition, possibly NOS. 6/8".
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