Thread: Wade & Butcher etching

Before starting a restore on this old Wade & Butcher I noticed the faint remains
of an etching on the blade. Since it looks kinda neat, and there's no chance of its
survival, I was wondering if anyone out there might have one like it and would
be willing to share what the original looks like. I traced as much of the design as
I could make out. Also, any idea of the approximate date of manufacture?

Walt,
I can only help with the etch on the far left. Someone had to use a short curly to try a HHT.

Originally Posted by Walt

Before starting a restore on this old Wade & Butcher I noticed the faint remains
of an etching on the blade. Since it looks kinda neat, and there's no chance of its
survival, I was wondering if anyone out there might have one like it and would
be willing to share what the original looks like. I traced as much of the design as
I could make out. Also, any idea of the approximate date of manufacture?

Looks like it could be a Masonic Razor, seen lots of them, they are very interesting pieces.

Here's another Masonic Wade and Butcher:

Straight Razor Masonic Wade and Butcher Late 1800's Artifact | eBay

The etch looks very amateurish compared with the Masonic razors. This one might have been done by one of those guys that ride go-carts and wear Fez's in small town parades...forget what they are called.....the Shriners. The etchings appear more whimsical than mystical.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Looks like it could be a Masonic Razor, seen lots of them, they are very interesting pieces.

Here's another Masonic Wade and Butcher:

Straight Razor Masonic Wade and Butcher Late 1800's Artifact | eBay