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  1. 03-02-2010, 04:54 AM #1
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    Default Wester Bros De-FI age?

    I picked up this Wester Bros De-FI yesterday.. When were these made? Thanks
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    I would guess 20's to 30's
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    The book I have show dates of operartion from 1904-1967 but I would also guess in the 20's-30's from the scale and razor designs...

    They are great shavers, I own one myself
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    Default Wester bros

    Thanks Glen,,

    another querie?

    Where do i look for such references? ie if i',m interested in the history of any particular razor,,, where do I look?

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    "Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings" is one of the best sources for locating manufacturers and distributors. There is also a more concise listing of manufacturers here.

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    Default Wester History

    The Wester & Butz steel factory was founded in 1832 in Mersceid, a town west of Solingen, Germany and was listed there in 1925 and 1928 as an open-blade razor maker. They made the Anchor Brand Straight Edge Razor imported solely by Wester Bros New York, originally founded in 1891 as Jacoby & Wester. NYC business directories of 1908 and 1909 list Wester Brothers (Carl & Max) at148 Chambers Street, now a wine shop Chambers Street Wines A 1922 directory lists Mr. Charles Wester, Wester Brothers, 71 Murray Street and 1929 and 1931 have Wester Brothers on 250 W. Broadway.
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