Help ID'ing (any info) a Large Razor

**ghostrider** · 12-10-2010, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by quicknicker

I just looked through several thousand trademarks to find this maker-again. No luck.
There were three that used the Maltese cross over GB. Someone mentioned Alfred Field. Also Brittain,Wilkinson & Brownell, and Edward Gem. Unfortunately, none of these include an anchor, which is a fairly significant part of the trademark.
This same razor, and it is a cool one, is also featured on page 64 in the Standard Guide To Razors by Ritchie & Stewart.
This is a tough one.

Ed
quicknicker

So,

It's featured in the book, and no other info on it?

**quicknicker** · 12-10-2010, 03:54 AM

That's correct. It is the middle of the page, with one razor above, and below. The section is describing 1820- 1830 razors. I had quite a discussion with an experienced collector about this razor. He didn't believe it belonged in this decade. I can't wait to find out who made it, and when.
Ed
quicknicker

Originally Posted by ghostrider

So,

It's featured in the book, and no other info on it?

**Brando** · 12-10-2010, 04:14 AM

WOW that is one big razor. If I remember correctly Undream restored one of them, he may have some answers for you

**ndw76** · 12-10-2010, 04:22 AM

I'm just guessing here, but I imagine that the G.B. means Great Britan and the anchor means it was something to do with the navy. The short tail wasn't broken off, but originally made in that old style.

Whatever it turns out to be it sure is huge and old.

**Catrentshaving** · 12-10-2010, 04:41 AM

Can't help you with any info. but I must say that thing looks awesome! More like a meat cleaver than a razor!

**holli4pirating** · 12-10-2010, 04:55 AM

You lucky bum! Those are on my hit list!

Congrats on a sweet find.

**DwarvenChef** · 12-10-2010, 08:56 AM

Well, I'm in LUST!!! Oh man that would be a LOVELY addition to the rotation... Now I have to run around all the shops again...

RAD TAKE ME AWAY!!!!!

**randydance062449** · 12-10-2010, 09:36 AM

ARGH! Not fair! Just not fair!

Great find! I would be in heaven if it was mine.

**ghostrider** · 12-10-2010, 03:31 PM

Just in case it helps, here is a look at the grind.

I think it's obvious from the hone marks that it isn't a full wedge, but I think it definitely falls into the near wedge category.

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**Fynn1177** · 12-10-2010, 04:56 PM

My GB before it was restored

and now

Great Razor

Greets Nils

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