Thread: The Lawrence No.4 ??

I have a Joseph Rodgers and sons straight razor with The Lawrence No.4 writen on the blade. All I know is someone wrote their name and date on the case, in 1891. Any info. would be welcome, thanks.

Is the Joseph Rodgers name stamped into the tang of the razor? Sometimes folks assume that the name on the coffin (box) is the actual manufacturer of the razor inside, when in reality it's much more usual to find a razor/box mismatch. That being said, if it is a Rodgers it would be hard to pinpoint an exact date for your razor. They were in business from 1837 to 1948.

Regards - Walt

JOSEPH RODGERS (ROGERS) & SONS
Norfolk St., Sheffield
Appointed cutlers to His Majesty King George IV in 1821; chosen as one of 5 firms to make cutlery speciments for presentation to the Duke of York in 1826 ("Old Sheffield Razors" by Lummus. Antiques, December 1922 p.261-267)
1682 - at least 1991

http://www.cites.org/eng/resources/p...vory-guide.pdf

If you would like to check for natural ivory.

Originally Posted by Walt

Is the Joseph Rodgers name stamped into the tang of the razor? Sometimes folks assume that the name on the coffin (box) is the actual manufacturer of the razor inside, when in reality it's much more usual to find a razor/box mismatch. That being said, if it is a Rodgers it would be hard to pinpoint an exact date for your razor. They were in business from 1837 to 1948.

Regards - Walt

Thanks Walt,
Yes, there is a name stamp on the tang of the razor. (Joseph Rodgers and sons)

Very nice! Your photo is clear enough to see that the scales are definitely ivory, so be gentle with them. Is there a crack on the back scale? if not you are fortunate! There is no way to date that razor, except that with the hollow grind it is post 1850. Congratulations on acquiring a very high quality Sheffield razor.