Thread: Marsh Razor

Wait a second, I just noticed that its a pond works razor which would put it at 1852 or earlier, the England stamp would put it at 1890 or so and later!
We have mystery or gugi is right on the money!

i say a mystery, perhaps uniceletica is is not always correct on their dates, what i have against the regrind is that they would need to reduce the thickness of the tang which would remove the original etching...

Originally Posted by pigletntrekky

The tang reads: MARSH BROTHERS & CO, POND WORKS, SHEFFIELD. Picture of a 'W' on its side with an arrow in middle? a 'y' and a cross like on the blade...

Pond works puts it post-1851. The blade etching has been in use by Marsh family members since about 1733. The W & Y are also common Marsh touch-marks. The word 'England' on the tang suggests post-1890 (though some makers put country of origin on prior to this date. I would date it 1900-1910. Nice razor!

I have a marsh brothers razor that I have been using and it is easy to hone, easy to keep sharp by strop, and is an overall good shaver.

Mine is a Roxo also. I woul dnot hesitate to pickup another if it came my way.

On the collectible end, If you like it keep it and it is a collectible, if you don't like it send it on it's way to another who will make it a collectible for them.

Thank you all for the info...I know nothing about razors but it does look like new, so i don't think it has been reground...looks like it been shapened once or twice, it is very shrp still and has a very clean edge...no dents or chips...so have we established that the date of it is 1920's? or ealier? I am not looking to keep the item, would i be better off offering it here for sale or on somewhere like ebay? Any offers guys?? and what would someone pay for it?

Thanks again for all the info..

Trekky