Thread: Tell me what you can about this piece

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

First, it isn't a Maltese Cross-- Maltese Crosses are 8-pointed and have never been associated with German militaria...

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That said, believe me, the weird assumption of people that everything Germany used from 1930-1946 was their own creation and absolutely associated with Hitler absolutely baffles me...

Yea I wasn't trying to assume the cross was nazi related. But the made in germany on the box along with the iron cross lead me to that guess. some one else guessed ALFRED FIELD & CO i keep trying to take pictures but cant get clear ones.

Originally Posted by tjh1127

Yea I wasn't trying to assume the cross was nazi related. But the made in germany on the box along with the iron cross lead me to that guess. some one else guessed ALFRED FIELD & CO i keep trying to take pictures but cant get clear ones.

The box often has nothing to do with the razor it contains, they've found their way together later. I guessed ALFRED FIELD & CO before seeing this thread and the picture. BKratchmer's idea is more plausible IMO.

Originally Posted by tjh1127

all this to me sounds like its not worth anything and just have it honed and enjoy it correct?

Worth. Is this a statement or a question?? So you come on this forum appearing to show genuine interest. Disappointed with actual responses, you then go onto to ascertain value, your true intention. You dont really wana hone and use it do u, you've just constructed your sentence as such to deduce its only value.

You've posed the same question in another thread with a strop, only this time you've directly addressed its worth. We don't appreciate this. If you want a valuation, go to an antique store or pay for expert opinion.

Yeh it worth an absolute fortune and we're all extremely envious. You're right, you picked it up for 10 bucks in a thrift store and guess what, its true value is equal to my BMW. Damn, where do they find these gems?

Originally Posted by Scipio

Worth. Is this a statement or a question?? So you come on this forum appearing to show genuine interest. Disappointed with actual responses, you then go onto to ascertain value, your true intention. You dont really wana hone and use it do u, you've just constructed your sentence as such to deduce its only value.

You've posed the same question in another thread with a strop, only this time you've directly addressed its worth. We don't appreciate this. If you want a valuation, go to an antique store or pay for expert opinion.

Yeh it worth an absolute fortune and we're all extremely envious. You're right, you picked it up for 10 bucks in a thrift store and guess what, its true value is equal to my BMW. Damn, where do they find these gems?

I ask about the value to see if i over paid or if it's worth keeping and
Handing down to my kid or if the type of razor you just hone and use until it's to worn. I have no plans to sell this and definitely didn't think it was priceless or something. Like I said I am just very curious about the story behind it. And the strop I asked about it's worth because I haven't bought it yet and want to make sure I don't over pay. Don't be so quick to judge someone because they are new to this just because they ask simple questions.

oh and no i am not disapointed with the results of my inquiries. in fact, the exact opposite is true, I am excited I love history and any bit of truth makes it that much more exciting. But who buys an antique anything and says to themselves "boy i hope its worthless and i REALLY hope I over paid for it". no one.

OK, everyone settle down. We don't do valuations on SRP, period. It is normal for a newbie to inquire about the value of their purchases but we have crossed paths on SRP with people that are only trying to make a buck on a lucky find.

Let's shake hands and move on.

Tjh1127 try to get us a pic of the stampings and we'll see what info we have on it. The pic doesn't have to be the best.

I took a picture today of the stamps but i cant find the cord for my camera as soon as i find that ill post it asap. thanks again!

If you have a genuine interest in razors and possibly wish to indulge in this art, then please accept my apology, but do understand why one may infer motives to ascertain value from your questions and limited experience, coupled with the fact that at one point there were similar threads almost every week.
I look forward to reading about how you get on with your new finds.

I like the looks of that razor. I picked up a German made straight at a gun/knife show for 5 or 10 dollars, a few years ago.
I wonder what mine is worth. I assume I didn't pay too much, due to it's good condition.
What I really want to know is the history behind my razor's manufacturer.
I wish my digi-cam was working, so I could post pics.