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05-26-2010, 09:27 PM #1
Thank you for these pics. No flipping of the tang when stropping with those razors. Very nice.
Granted, time is not kind to steel and horn, but I've always found it a bit odd that it seems in large part the oldest razors we normally see actual examples of don't appear (loosely) prior to say 1830-40?
Chris L"Blues fallin' down like hail." Robert Johnson
"Aw, Pretty Boy, can't you show me nuthin but surrender?" Patti Smith
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05-26-2010, 11:37 PM #2
There are tons of existing Roman era razors out there actually. Here's jsut the first one that popped up on a google search
http://www.hotlinecy.com/Antiquities/200046154796.jpg
"Ancient Roman Razor - This beautiful rare ancient Roman bronze zoomorphic shaving razor depicts two Griffon's heads. It has a beautiful green patina. It is completely intact except for the missing thin iron blade at the bottom, which has rusted away over the years. This item measures 68mm wide and is valued at $275.00. $125.00 including insurance and shipping. This item dates approximately 100ad and was excavated in Northern Italy" - Antiquities
And link to some other early styles and information.Last edited by Muirtach; 05-26-2010 at 11:41 PM.
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05-26-2010, 11:54 PM #3
Just stumbled across this guy.
1790 French. Apparently it was Washington's from the information they give
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05-27-2010, 10:34 AM #4
Great thread. Thanks, and long may it continue.