Help ID'ing (any info) a Large Razor

I found this razor at a local antique shop, and was wondering if anyone might know anything about it.

The only markings are on the tang. They are an anchor with the letters “GB” over them.

The grinding appears to have been terrible and left deep grooves.

It measures a little over 1 ¼” at the widest point, and is a 5/16” across the spine.
From the shoulder to the toe is 3 1/16”. Looks like it had a tail at one point that was broken off. I’m guessing the scales are either horn or wood.

Any insight would be appreciated.

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WOW!!! That is a beauty of an old razor!

I am sure someone who owns the Lummus will come along shortly and know for sure.

That is an awesome razor-- definitely the centerpiece of any collection, in my opinion!

my god this is HUGE,,,,,,how much you bought it for???????????

To me that looks like an old Wade & Butcher, especially noting the Maltese Cross; however there is a discussion here about what looks like a similar razor. Maybe the jury is still out on it...

Good luck finding out. Man, that thing is a beast!

This thread has informative, but not conclusive, discussion.

Forgot to say, great find.

Holy cow that is a monster razor!! And a spainish point to boot! Whatever it is it looks like a special piece although putting that sucker to your face might take some nerve. I know big blades usually shave very smooth, but that's a big step up from a 7/8 or 15/16 like I've played with.

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Originally Posted by Jimbo7

To me that looks like an old Wade & Butcher, especially noting the Maltese Cross; however there is a discussion here about what looks like a similar razor. Maybe the jury is still out on it...

Good luck finding out. Man, that thing is a beast!

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It looks so much like that razor that I think it's the same. Mines just a little more worn, and a little rougher.

What a wonderful, wonderful razor! I have a GB blade only, full wedge, that was attached to broken but beautiful pressed horn scales when I got it. Don't know the history, but mine has to date back to the 1830's based on the blade and scale profile. Same markings as yours. You have a real treasure there!

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Originally Posted by Croaker

What a wonderful, wonderful razor! I have a GB blade only, full wedge, that was attached to broken but beautiful pressed horn scales when I got it. Don't know the history, but mine has to date back to the 1830's based on the blade and scale profile. Same markings as yours. You have a real treasure there!

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Thanks,

Someone brought up this thread.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...-any-info.html

And I saw the pic you posted of your razor. I immediately noticed the resemblance in the markings to yours. It looks exactly like the razor pictured in post #12 of that thread.

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
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