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07-03-2009, 08:25 PM #11Senior Member
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Clavichord, thanks for the hypothesis, and it could be correct. This problem of GB + is driving me crazy! I am sure my razor dates back to pre-1830, but cannot find a photograph of this trademark anywhere....does someone know for sure? The closest I came was finding a reference to Alfred Field using this trademark, but no photo examples.
Originally Posted by clavichord
The Gaines blade remebered me a Luke Bishop razor (see my #86) for the fat tang and the roundish point, not so common between Sheffield blades of this period (L. Bishop acquired Freedom in 1802 and I guess my blade is about 1815-1820).
[OT - Fantastic hypothesis for Croaker
: GB > George Bishop, father of Luke; same square-flat back section and flower washers of my L.Bishop razor]
..just free thoughts to explore blades with a taste in common..
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07-03-2009, 11:10 PM #12
To me that looks like the same GB mark that used the anchor brand. Note the cross above the GB
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07-04-2009, 02:33 AM #13Senior Member
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Thanks! The GB and cross do look the same. Another clue...I will keep researching using the anchor. BTW, that is one hell of a nice choppah! Originally Posted by hoglahoo
To me that looks like the same GB mark that used the anchor brand. Note the cross above the GB
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