Hello,

I've been reading through various articles on the sight for a while now and periodically checking local pawn and antique shops for old razors.

I finally found a razor and purchased it. I of course know nothing about razors but it wasn't expensive and it didn't look like it was in terrible condition.

The only markings on the razor itself are on the blade and the scales, both of which have "QUEEN" written on them.

The box is very beat up and someone had wrapped tape around one end so it took a bit of work to finally make out the printing.

It appears it is a Henry Sears & Son, 1865. (hopefully I have these terms right) The tang/shank were sandwiched between what appears to be thin layers of pearlescent shell, although some of it is missing from both sides.

I'm still learning the terms to describe razors so I can't tell much more about it. Rust on the tang but very little surface rust on the blade itself, no nicks or chips in the edge.

Overall I'm happy with my find, if nothing else simply for the novelty of it.

I do think it's funny that the end cap for the box is stamped, "Price $3".

Cheers,
Neudle