Thread: "constantine biskinty"

just picked up a new blade. marked constantine biskinty on the tang, etched on the blade is King Edward of England. dont have a camera now but if anyone knows anything about this piece or needs a pic for more info i would be able to get one up in a day or two. there is very little info out there aside from people listing it on ebay.

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Hi there,

I came across a very similar razor and am having a hard time finding ANY info about it.....did you have any luck?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Roccman

just picked up a new blade. marked constantine biskinty on the tang, etched on the blade is King Edward of England. dont have a camera now but if anyone knows anything about this piece or needs a pic for more info i would be able to get one up in a day or two. there is very little info out there aside from people listing it on ebay.

In researching family, my niece came upon your post from May 2008. My grandfather was Constantine Biskinty. Had to be his. Would love to know more about how you procured it or any other info. Thank you

This is an 11-year old post and the OP hasn’t posted since 2009. You’ll be lucky to get a response regarding the specific razor.

Originally Posted by Catanddean

In researching family, my niece came upon your post from May 2008. My grandfather was Constantine Biskinty. Had to be his. Would love to know more about how you procured it or any other info. Thank you

The OP relates the name is etched on the tang. Usually means the name of a maker or dealer, not owner.
In researching your grandfather, where was he located and could he have been a seller, hardware merchant, etc?

Found this...https://instappraisal.com/appraisal/...ia-constantine
Definitely a seller/merchant.

This? http://fau.digital.flvc.org/islandor...18810-1935.pdf
And this! https://books.google.com/books?id=Qf...skinty&f=false

Had some issues with Maloof. I have seen that name on New York dealt razors. Lots of merchant names here in New York's Arab community. Your grandfather seems to have been one himself?

Thank you. This was my great grandfather. I made a mistake as my grandfather was a Constantine, but middle name. I knew nothing about my great grandfather, so perhaps he sold razors. Anyway, thank you!