today's find

got another razor today, and was wondering if anyone had any info on the company? it is a sheffeild razor, by J.nowill@sons sheffeield D established a.d. 1799(maybe can't see the bottom of the last 2 #'s) could be 88 or 00 not to sure, it has a french point, and on the other side of the tang it is stamped Krosskeys, the blade is also stamped "warrented made and ground in sheffield", it also has two keys crosses on the side of the tang with j.nowill@sons on it. sorry i don't have time for pictures right now, any info on this would be greatly appericated! thanks in advance!

They're still in business, making knives.

You could try contacting them here John Nowill & Sons

Knives are for sale here if you're interested.

thanks for the info, i will have to contact them!

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They're still in business, making knives.

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It's not so right. Only "John Nowill & Sons" trademark is still available.
The owner of this trademark is J. Adams Ltd. Last year I've visited this company(124 Scotland Street, Sheffield, S3 7DE).
J. Adams Ltd is the parent company for three other old established manufacturers F.E. & J.R.Hopkinson Ltd, established 14 June 1944, John Nowill & Sons Ltd, whose corporate name was granted by the Cutlers Company of Hallamshire on 27 April 1700 A.D. and Austin McGillivray & Co.
In 1950's, F.E. & J.R.Hopkinson bought John Nowill & Sons. In 1996 J. Adams bought F.E. & J.R.Hopkinson.
John Nowill & Sons in business since 1848.

Sorry Fynnpete. Looks like I gave you slightly duff info. Alex does a great job unearthing the companies!

thanks manah, that's some good info! the pictures you posted at the marks on the razor, the "krosskeys", the keys, and the D with the "star" above it. thanks again, manah