Old (Sheffield ?) razor

Today I recieved this razor for €12! It looks like a typical Sheffield, however I cannot find anything about it's manufacturer. This is the inscription: "J. Alldis & Son, 27 Gray Inn Road". The scales seems to be made from bakelite. The wedge is made either from lead or tin. The razor is not in good condition, but I think that with a vigorous restoration and possible replacement of the scales, I will be able to restore its shine and bring it back to life!

Can anyone provide information on the manufacturer and the approximate year of manufacture?

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Grays Inn Road is in London

yes in Bloomsbury the borough of Camden and j alldis may have been a shop owner

Not sure if their Bakelite, never seen it crack like that. But I've seen horn look that way

Indeed, the scale is made of pressed horn. I have mistaken it because it is too smooth and shiny.

Thanks for the suggestions. Most likely, J.Alldis is the shop owner from whom the razor was made. Ufortuately, it seems that the manufacturer cannot be established.

J Alldis & Son, Manufacturing & Working Cutlers, were at 116 Grays Inn Rd and 30 Surrey St Croydon according to an ad in a newspaper published in Dec 1870. They were at 27 Gray's Inn Rd by 1883.

It looks like the Alldis cutlery shop either went out of business at the end of 1884 or they stopped spending money on advertising as they disappear from the papers at this time

Today I finally found some time to spend on my hobby. I just can't help but share this.

The blade itself is not something particularly special, but I have the feeling that it will shave very nicely. I really like it! I made the scales from black acryl 3mm. I managed to preserve the old lead wedge and will use it. However, it still needs some shaping and polishing.

There is still a lot of work to be done but now is the pleasant part. The blade should be polished, the razor put together, etc.

I look at this as yet another attempt for restoration. I think I am getting better and better. I will be glad if you share your opinions!

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It's going to look pretty good once you are done.

Bob

Looks good to me.

Don't throw your original scales away, they can be repaired quite easily, and put back into use looking good as new.