Thread: got a old ixl wostenholm today

Goog,
Yes, your razor was made by another maker - Joseph Wostenholm.
Joseph Wostenholm, EBRO, Perseverance Works - 1854 - 1867.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

J Wostenholm EBRO is different from G Wostenholm IXL and/or Pipe. Still a good razor, just not the same maker.

Where's the smack head with hand emoticon? I just realized that! I have one of both now. I wasn't even looking at the first name. Didn't figure it to be that common.

Goog

Originally Posted by manah

Goog,
Yes, your razor was made by another maker - Joseph Wostenholm.
Joseph Wostenholm, EBRO, Perseverance Works - 1854 - 1867.

Thanks for the dates. That helps me place the age.

Goog

Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga

Where's the smack head with hand emoticon? I just realized that! I have one of both now. I wasn't even looking at the first name. Didn't figure it to be that common.

Goog

Here are some choices : or

But that is not the important part.
Now you have to shave test them to get on
a first name basis with them and report
back....

I think it will be a neck and chin race.
One might win on the neck and the other
on the chin with no clear winner.

Originally Posted by manah

The 1891 Madrid Trade Accords required the country of origin be on the item not just the city where it was manufactured.

Thanks manah, that was the exact information I was talking about. I bow to your Wosty wisdom

Well, for all this hubbub about Wosties, the OP owes us all the pic of his new razor!

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Basically, razors made pre-1895 or so were not required to label the country of origin. After a trade accord (can't remember which one) this became law, meaning razors made afterward would have to read "Sheffield, England" instead of simply "Sheffield".

I have a question. I own two Frederick Reynolds faux framebacks, one 7/8 and one 4/8. Love them both. Here's my question: On the tang it only says "Frederick Reynolds Sheffield." I always assumed that both razors were pre-1895. However, Goins' encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings states that "Frederick Reynolds Sheffield" was only in existence from 1919 to 1926. My understanding is that Goins' is the go-to for accurate information concerning cutlery makers.

Anyone have a thought about that?"
Namaste,
Morty -_-

The history of Frederick Reynolds company is very interesting for me, but I can't find a real answer.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/566034-post8.html

Originally Posted by Morty

I have a question. I own two Frederick Reynolds faux framebacks, one 7/8 and one 4/8. Love them both. Here's my question: On the tang it only says "Frederick Reynolds Sheffield." I always assumed that both razors were pre-1895. However, Goins' encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings states that "Frederick Reynolds Sheffield" was only in existence from 1919 to 1926. My understanding is that Goins' is the go-to for accurate information concerning cutlery makers.

Anyone have a thought about that?

I'm not an antique razor expert by any means, but I would suggest that perhaps "Frederick Reynolds Sheffield" was the actual name of the company as opposed to the name and origin ie -" Frederick Reynolds, Sheffield".

Originally Posted by Ryan82

I would suggest that perhaps "Frederick Reynolds Sheffield" was the actual name of the company as opposed to the name and origin ie -" Frederick Reynolds, Sheffield".

Thank you, Ryan. That is how Goins' lists it. "Sheffield" is a part of the company name. It still does not have England stamped on the tang. Curious.

Namaste,
Morty -_-