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One question I have that the fine article posted last week didn't cover.
Does anyone know which was earlier; razors marked Warranted or razors marked Cast Steel?
Or would it depend on the features of the particular razor?
I have a Warranted, maybe a Roberts Warranted, on the way off of Fleabay and I'm curious.
Vintage Warranted Staight Razor W/ Box NR - eBay (item 260678498495 end time Oct-22-10 09:49:40 PDT)
Thanks.
I have no information about your razors age, although it looks to be pre-1850 to me. Lovely carved bone scales! The shave from a well honed wedge made of high quality steel feels smoother than a hollow ground blade to me, and has much less feedback. They just mow the whiskers down without much sound. Nice find.
The earlier was "Ancier Fondu" since 1740.Quote:
Does anyone know which was earlier; razors marked Warranted or razors marked Cast Steel?
Cast steel marking and Warranted mark were since 1790.
Your razor was made approximately 1810-1830.
Thanks, y'all.
Manah, I was thinking it looks a heck of a lot like your Warranted.
I can't wait for it to get here. :)
I'd agree with the age, but the scales are painted horn, not bone.
Congrats, very nice find and to a good price too! And you seem to have scored on the box aswell, I havenīt seen such an old blade w box often.