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    I'm trying to date a Vintage JC Henckels Twin Works 407. How do you do it? There are no markings to lead me? I've attached a photo. Just started in collecting....help. Thanks!!
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    Dunno but that is a mighty nice razor you have there. I would bet it is from the '50s or earlier but that is just a guess.
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    First you take it out for lunch. Wait 4 days then ask it out for dinner. 2nd date rule and all that.

    Back to point.

    The Henckle website has a dating system revolving around the twins.

    Problem is it is a range not a specific date.

    In WW2 the Henckle factory was destroyed in a bombing raid so there are very few records out there.
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    I knew once I wrote "date" what kind of answers I was going to receive!! But it did make me LOL. To what JimmyHAD said, and based on where I found it, mid 1950's sounds likely! It is "new" condition and has never been used. The thng looks like the day it was made....thanks!!

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    1932 is the earliest date I see for the twin trademark us patent office registration mentioned on the case you pictured

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    [Edit: Well, the search expired, so attached is a screenshot of the earliest search result I found for Henckels with that logo]
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    Did you snag that beaut off of ebay? I had my eye on it...good snag. Is that the one with the original scales? I could be way off base here too lol.

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    I can understand your wanting to place an age on it, but, IMHO, it's beautiful.
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    No, I have it on sale at EBAY. Yes, it is all orginal, never used, pefect shape. But with all the great feedback, I might pull it down. I didn't really know what I had and it sounds like I have something special. I've truely learned a lot....specials thanks to Hoglahoo!! Thanks for the info.

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    I go by the scale material, where its from and style of wedge. Then I take a breath and guess! : P

    Nice razor!

    Seriously, its kind of hard when all you have is a manufacturer's stamp. On this G. Washingtons razor I'm working on though, I know exactly when it was made. Some nice fellows did the research for me and its from 1832. ; ) But thats only because it has George Washington etched on the razor. If it wasn't for that, I'd have guessed 1800's from the condition the scales are in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DillyPA View Post
    But with all the great feedback, I might pull it down. I didn't really know what I had and it sounds like I have something special. I've truely learned a lot....specials thanks to Hoglahoo!! Thanks for the info.
    Uhm, I believe it is against ebay's rules to pull an item once there are bids on it. That's why we do not allow items to be listed in the Classifieds if they are also listed on ebay - basically you are putting yourself in the position to not being able to honor your obligation.
    Of course, it happens every now and then, but sellers who do that go on my 'never buy from' list.

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