I recently inherited a couple of straight razors and have no clue as to their heritage. I will include a couple of pictures (when I figure out how)... any help would be appreciated. They both have stampings but I have not had much luck finding any information on the net that would help me.
One of the razors has R.S.Whitman on the handle, but I am thinking that was the original owners name. On the shank of the blade is stamped the following:
John Clarke & Son
Shef N.E.V.A. Field
Corporate Mark
The other razor has an intricate raised design and is has the following stamped on the shank:
Fenn & Thayer
Cooperstown, N.Y.
Made in Germany
Thanks in advance :)
AZEagle