Thread: Interesting etching on a G. Wostenholm

I just got a George Wostenholm Frameback in the mail. On the blade, it says

The Doubly Carbonized
IXL Lecoultre Pattern
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The third line is mostly worn off, but looks like

Made only ?????? Wostenholm & Son

I thought it was interesting that a Wosty says Lecoultre on her, since Lecoultre was, to the best of my knowledge, a French manufacturer of frameback razors. I'll post pics (hopefully) sometime soon.

It's interesting, but it's not surprising.=)
Here Swiss razor by Geo.Wostenholm & Son.

Mine appears to have the same frame and thumbnotch, different stamp on the tang and different blade, though. I thought it was unusual to reference another maker - referencing other countries happens all the time.

I think Lecoultre was a Swiss maker of framebacks.

Originally Posted by Pyment

I think Lecoultre was a Swiss maker of framebacks.

Ah yes, you are correct. I actually just saw one today that said Switzerland on her. My mistake - France French vs Swiss French... doh

I just went through a period when I had 3 of them. They have moved on though. They were unable to displace a no name French frameback from my rotation and found new homes.