Thread: Two new wedges

David Miller didn't always make razors... in 1829-33 he was an ironmonger and table knife maker with premises in Orchard Street; then he moved to Fargate and operated a warehouse. In 1852 he set up as D. Miller & Son (Joseph) at the Eldon Works in Eldon Street.

The makers mark was a broom, but this was acquired by T. H. Blake after D. Miller & Son ceased operating, then by Castle & Turton.

David died in 1870 and Joseph in 1880. The firm seems to have continued - in 1883 it was situated at the Premier Works in Wentworth Street. Although it is said to have finished operations in 1893 another company of the same name is recorded as being in operation in Carver Street from 1911 until sometime in the 1920's.

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by Havachat45

All I have to say is - Why Not?....hehehe
Send some to me and I'll give them a run once in a while....


And I LOVE that warranted blade - geez I want one - great work

Ha ha , keep praying . When I say old , I mean pre-1850 . I have 4 not so old Sheffield's I do shave with .

Originally Posted by regularjoe

And this is why I continue to wander the antique malls and flea markets long after everyone else has gone. Someday I will find the elusive 160 year old razor! You give me hope of finding my centerpiece! Thanks!

Here's one I found at a flea market , around 1985 . I think I paid 4 bucks for it . It's a Colley , and they were only in business from 1834-1844 .

It's a Colley

Which one?
There were several Colley companies.
Is it possible to see the stamp?

Originally Posted by manah

Which one?
There were several Colley companies.
Is it possible to see the stamp?

No problem , Manah . I didn't know there was more than one , but my info is limited . I will be grateful for anything you can tell me about this razor .

Dave - more than one? - look here
Note the many scissor makers. The makers mark on yours is interesting - looks like it could have something to do with the earlier scissor making and merchant company of Sharrow, Colley and Co, 1797, based in Eyre Street. I expect they were a lot of family ties - many of them were quakers - one even went to America to spread the word!

Regards,
Neil

dave5225, you have very interesting blade! Congrats!
First, in 1892 the owner of this stamp was Francis Arnold Colley from Ranmoor near Sheffield. Probably, he was connected with Thomas Colley, who was listed in 1774 as a table knife manufacturer in Campo Lane. But it's only my sumption.

And the second. Your blade has the same symbols as Joseph Rodgers razors. It's very interesting fact.

If I am not mistaken your beautiful Warranted razor is a stub tail.
It has straight scales and the tail of the tang looks short and stumpy.
You may have your pass into that select gallery (see razor clubs) but check with others who actually have one.
I´m in the que with the other members waitng our turn

Originally Posted by manah

dave5225, you have very interesting blade! Congrats!
First, in 1892 the owner of this stamp was Francis Arnold Colley from Ranmoor near Sheffield. Probably, he was connected with Thomas Colley, who was listed in 1774 as a table knife manufacturer in Campo Lane. But it's only my sumption.

And the second. Your blade has the same symbols as Joseph Rodgers razors. It's very interesting fact.

Great work Manah as usual :

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

David Miller didn't always make razors... in 1829-33 he was an ironmonger and table knife maker with premises in Orchard Street; then he moved to Fargate and operated a warehouse. In 1852 he set up as D. Miller & Son (Joseph) at the Eldon Works in Eldon Street.

The makers mark was a broom, but this was acquired by T. H. Blake after D. Miller & Son ceased operating, then by Castle & Turton.

David died in 1870 and Joseph in 1880. The firm seems to have continued - in 1883 it was situated at the Premier Works in Wentworth Street. Although it is said to have finished operations in 1893 another company of the same name is recorded as being in operation in Carver Street from 1911 until sometime in the 1920's.

Regards,
Neil

Awesome history lesson Neil!
Its inspiring to see how these great cutlery companies came about.
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