Thread: Two new old razors need info please

Hi and thanks for reading
I have two Sheffield razors, bought from a lady from Sheffield, so they didn't travel very far as i only live 17 miles away.
To the point. I looked through the database but couldn't find the two names i was looking for.

The first one reads - John C C.ockhill's Celebrated Razor Sheffield with the yellow scales,lead wedge and reads Hollow Ground, quite clearly, on the blade really nice steel too and still quite sharp !

The second one reads - J Blackwell & Son 328 Savile St Sheffield black scales, lead wedge and reads Diamond Edge on the blade, very faintly. I think that someone might have flattened one side down as the grind looks different on one side compared to the other. Although i could be wrong

So does anyone have any idea when these were made I'd really like to know

thanks

ian

I can't speak to the Blackwell, but John C. C.ockhill was registered at 105 Eldon St in Sheffield as of 1857. I believe the "Celebrated" razor stamp was used in later productions - 1870's-1880's. I have one myself and it's a killer shaver.

Originally Posted by MrDavid

I can't speak to the Blackwell, but John C. C.ockhill was registered at 105 Eldon St in Sheffield as of 1857. I believe the "Celebrated" razor stamp was used in later productions - 1870's-1880's. I have one myself and it's a killer shaver.

Cheers that really good to know its still in great condition after all this time

ian

Manah will no doubt be along soon, he'll no doubt be able to help out with the other.

The one with the flat side is likely to be a microtome blade, used for slicing thin sections of material for examination under a microscope. It was not re-ground.

The one with the flat side is likely to be a microtome blade,

I don't think so. I've seen such blades in the razors catalogs.
J.C.C., John C.C.ockhill, Sheffield was in business 1850 - 1900.
Trademark "J.Blackwell & Son" was used by Michael Hunter & Son, 1884-1925. Located at Talbot Works, 328 Saville St and Reed St, Sheffield.

Cool thankyou so much for the replies !

ian

Excellent info, Manah.

I really want a Llama razor now!