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Help w ID of old J R razors
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Hi,
I am researching a couple of Joseph Rodgers and sons razors, recently inherited with a box, that I now believe is called a "military campaign chest".
In this box are several old dentists tools, the net info dates them to the 1820s. All of the trays in the box are "French fitted" I believe the term is. Every aspect of the box, implies quality.
It has been in my family since the early 1800s, as my Great Grandfather received it sometime after his birth in 1860.
Now my GGGrandfather received it from two brothers, reason unknown, I suspect he loaned them something, his wife held it perhaps, and they all three never made it back from job hunting in New Orleans, all vapor locking from the yellow fever.
So how my Great Grandfather obtained it I dont know, but I am simply offering the story, to help date the razors and other contents. My Grandfather received it in 1910, from his father. My father in 1979, and myself this spring. Again, just showing chain of custody to help prove the boxes whereabouts.
My father had a hand written note, "this box was at least 150 years old in 1910 when his father received it. Now that puts it 1760!!!
And I do NOT believe its that old. But getting a solid date on the razors would help, because they have an unusual stamp.
I had contacted James Goodwin, the PR guy from the existing company, Egginton, that owns the trademark JR and Sons. His reply:
"They look genuine Joseph Rodgers to me but I am not really an expert on straight razors. It is unusual that the Star and Cross trademark is not present."
Now its easy to find that "their majesties..." dates them to 1860 or so, but WHERE are the normal what I call an "iron cross"?
He suggested contacting some of the razor collectors forums, so here I be.
I KNOW antique firearms. I know wood finishes, I know "old items". That this box spent the past 200 odd years at least in the SW corner of MO, with its high humidity, would preserve its miter corners and tight construction.
None of my grandfathers pulled teeth, yet it has multiple dental torture tools as well. Which backs up the story of its original owners NOT being my family members.
Of course, the razors may have come later, but then their stamps dont match what they were in the 1875, assuming my ancestor began shaving at 15.
All ideas are welcome. Sorry for the long winded story. I figure its time better spent, than worrying about what shenanigans, our brain dead govt is doing. :-)
Ron
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