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Picked this up on eBay for £7.50, it couldn't have cut cheese when it arrived but I've invested some time honing it and it's stupid sharp now, easily the sharpest razor I have right now. It has "Fique" engraved by hand on one side of the scales, "Best Silver Steel" and "Hand Forged" on the blade. The tang still has the hammer marks where it was forged, quite charming. I think it's interesting but I'd be most grateful if someone could shed some more light on it. :)
I would, but I 'd have to ask my wife first...Quote:
Originally Posted by Shredder
:rolleyes:
Badoom TISH! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bart
Sorry man,Quote:
Originally Posted by Shredder
I couldn't resist.:)
Unfortunately, I have no idea about the razor's age. It's a beautiful piece, though, and an awesome find for an unbelievable price.
Congratulations,
Bart.
They are excellent shavers, nice pickup! From the usual source:
ELLIOT, JOSEPH
Sheffield
Trademark: C reversed and C, with cross between
1821-1854
Really? Wow, that's pretty old. Found something odd on the blade, it's a little pip, the kind of mark you see when people test for hardness.Quote:
Originally Posted by clrobert60
Certainly post-1820, but most likely around 1880. I have seen quite a few of these. Elliott are still in existence (though not making razors!) and used this format from C. 1820 onwards.
Still impressive that they managed to create clear plastic scales back then (assuming it hasn't been re-scaled).Quote:
Originally Posted by blueprinciple
uhmm, the scales look like horn to me :)
I was thinking the same!Quote:
Originally Posted by gugi
Plastic that looks like horn, even more amazing :p
But yeah, resembles old horn scales.
Nice razor and a bargain to boot.
A light wipe over those scales with some neatsfoot oil may be beneficial.