Thread: John Barber Rarity?

I ran across on in an antique store acouple days ago wasn't worth what the guy was wanting for it and wouldn't budge on that price so I passed does anyone know if he was a freemason or just used the masonic emblem?

Originally Posted by wheelz74401

… does anyone know if he was a freemason or just used the masonic emblem?

I've wondered the same thing.

Originally Posted by wheelz74401

does anyone know if he was a freemason or just used the masonic emblem?

I ran across this post earlier today:

Originally Posted by Yorkshireman

"John Barber" razors were made by Allen & Son. The company was founded circa 1818. By 1870 it was located in the Granville Works, Granville Street, Sheffield. Robert Allen, who managed the company in the late nineteenth century, died in 1898. In 1902 the company was bought up by Joseph Elliot & Sons. The trademark of Allen & Son was the Square & Compasses. I do not know if Mr. Allen was a freemason, but it certainly seems likely.

Lovely razor restoration, by the way - you can be proud of that one.

Duncan.