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  1. 09-25-2008, 09:09 PM #1
    Shredder
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    Default Anyone fancy dating this razor?

    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.
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  2. 09-25-2008, 09:18 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shredder View Post
    Anyone fancy dating this razor?
    I would, but I 'd have to ask my wife first...
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  3. 09-25-2008, 09:22 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bart View Post
    I would, but I 'd have to ask my wife first...
    Badoom TISH!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shredder View Post
    Badoom TISH!
    Sorry man,
    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,
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  5. 09-25-2008, 10:42 PM #5
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    They are excellent shavers, nice pickup! From the usual source:
    ELLIOT, JOSEPH
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    Trademark: C reversed and C, with cross between
    1821-1854
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  6. 09-25-2008, 11:08 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by clrobert60 View Post
    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.
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