As I inspected the razors I won in the 300+ razors auction in MO (see this thread:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=14946

I noticed the manufactuer's name and a hallmark on one of the razors:

"...n Brothers Queen's Cutlery Works Sheffield" The hallmark was a sun with a face and inscribed in script on the face of the spine was "Fine India Steel". Some Googling and I found that the only maker in England that fit the above partial stamping was Mappin Brothers. I know them and their successor firm Mappin and Webb fromt he world of silver, so I was impressed. Sadly, there were no laws in the UK requireing the hallmarking of steel goods, so there is no date stamp (a letter used to indicate each year, then restarted using a different font and stamp shape). I have gently cleaned the blade and polished it, taking care to not affect the stamping and will soon be sending it off to one of the honemeisters form some sharpening and cleaning/restoration. It is in excellent condition: solid pins, tight and centered in the scales, no cracks in the scales or blade, some minot pitting and discoloration, no rust!, scales are celluloid, but have a woodgrain to them.

All in all, a very cool razor!

I have before pics in the thread above. I will post some after pics once I get the razor back.

I have searched for any information on this razor (date, value, etc.) and not found much. Any info is appreciated...I'm always wanting to learn more!

Greg