Thread: W&B dating Question

I have a few W&B razors that I am going to restore eventually.
I am not sure how to date them, they have different engravings on the shanks. I know there was a thread with all the markings and dates, but I can't find it.
I'd appreciate if someone can link me to that thread, or the source.
Thanks.

Dinner and a movie?

Originally Posted by TexasBob

Dinner and a movie?

Here is your dinner


here is your movie:



where is my link?

Stefan, I'm glad you asked since I found 4 W&B's and would also like to get an approximation on their age.

No dinner necessary, I've already eaten. I'll have a drink though.... here is something to go with.

Some Wade & Butchers have Manufactured by Wade & Butcher
Sheffield

others have Manufactured by Wade & Butcher
Sheffield England

Those with the absence of England on their tang were made prior to either 1875 or 1890 (one of the two I cant remember exactly).

The reason behind this was that after 1890 taxation law changed and many were exported overseas to the US market and the country of origin had to be stated.

Other than that Im not sure how to date them, but I believe the smaller more hollow grinds are more modern than most of the wedge types.