Hello All,
Wondering if anyone was information about the approximate date of this 6/8" Wostenholm faux frameback "rattler" grind razor. I restored it and kept the handmade wood scales. It shaves like a dream.
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Hello All,
Wondering if anyone was information about the approximate date of this 6/8" Wostenholm faux frameback "rattler" grind razor. I restored it and kept the handmade wood scales. It shaves like a dream.
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Here's a link to some manufacturer's dates of operation:
Straight Razor Manufacturers and Dates of Operation
You'll find this:
WOSTENHOLM, GEORGE
Sheffield
1797 - 1823 ("Old Sheffield Razors" by Lummus. Antiques, December 1922 p.261-267)
GEORGE WOSTENHOLM & SON
Successors to George Wostenholm in 1823 ("Old Sheffield Razors" by Lummus. Antiques, December 1922 p.261-267)
Rockingham Works ca. 1694 - 1847
Washington Works, Sheffield ca. 1847 - at least 1991
I'd need a better look at the tang, but judging on the stub tail and the stamp, I'd say there's a fair chance that it's early 19th century, probably 1820
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There's two , center, right of the fold. And a couple more on the other pics.
Hope this helps..
I am sure it is just a coincidence but I have a Rattler made by W. R. Morley and Sons, GermanyAttachment 313644