Thread: PLEASE HELP TO Identify the straight razor from SHEFFIELD

Originally Posted by Snake

Is it me or the pictures on the original post are of two different razors?

The one is clean with a smooth blade with silver pins and the other is showing wear and dirt in the sword stamp, has an etching on the blade and has brass pins.

I was wondering why I couldn't see the blade etching on the first picture that is clearly visible in the second one...

Maybe they are "before" and "after" pics of a polishing job?

Maybe they are "before" and "after" pics of a polishing job?

I think so too.

Yes, I agree, because of the dagger. It looks like the same on this pic.

I was certain about J. Beardshow&Son, untill Manah confused me with this Joseph Allen & Sons. So I need some clarification... Oh, sorry for the pics, it was before and after polishing and I have no idea what it was written before.

BTW Manah greetings from Kiev! and yes the razor in Ukraine now...

So, what do you think guys? It's J. Beardshow & Son or Joseph Allen & Sons?

Joseph Allen & Sons. IMO.
J. Beardshow & Son, Baltic Works, Sheffield have another "dagger":

Many thanks Alex, finally I got the right answer. Oh, yes "dagger" a bit different, I can distinguish them now.

Alex R.

Alex is correct - not Beardshaw at all!

Regards,
Neil

Just a quick question, what was the poit to remove that etching on the blade?

Have no idea, it wasn't done by me. I suppose the rust.

Originally Posted by Traskrom

Just a quick question, what was the point to remove that etching on the blade?

It doesn't make identifying the razor any easier... plus it's kind of a shame to lose the original character and marks of the blade IMO. Still a nice razor though.

You're absolutely right, lack of original charisma, but still a nice piece of art from Sheffield