Thread: Mappin & Webb Nulli Secundus Complete 7-day

I hope that is not the case Jim. But as far as i can tell, This set is much older than 2008 production so here's hoping!

Thanks all.
R.

The interest will be what it will be among our group, my friend. I'm sure you knew that Jimbo was kidding.


Chris L

I've just thought of a detail that would date these razors, and that is the handwriting used for the engraving of "Nulli Secundus". This was certainly done in Germany : the clues are the "S" and the "n". Neither of these letter could have been written by an Englishman at the time these razors were made. For a long time the Germans have made no distinction between a u and an n in handwriting, so much so that they often write a little line or circumflex above the u to distinguish it. The strict teaching of handwriting in England up to the second war would not have allowed an n to be written like that. I'm sure a specialized graphologist would be able to date the razors to within 10 years from that handwriting alone, since German writing underwent great changes.

Another thing that interests me is the whole question of "real hollow" or "full hollow" grinding, which must have become fashionable at some point and for which the Germans were equipped in a way that the Sheffield cutlers were not. But that ought to be to subject of a separate thread.

Sorry Jimbo, i thought you were actually serious. I was getting really worried and went on a frantic search after that! I wouldn't want to have been ripped off as much as i wouldn't want to put it up on the market with false information.

Thanks also for the information regarding the German script. I'm highly impressed with your knowledge and deductive skills!

-Russ

I have a very similiar set, but it is "branded" Thornhill, the dates I have are 1869-1890, but the etching on the tops of the blades are almost identical to yours, here is a link to the post
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...tml#post367569

To everyone that has posted, Thank you so much! I've placed my set on ebay, *sigh*, so if you are interested, there it is!

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...60537=&_rdc=1=

Thanks again.