It was bound to happen. Picked up a John C.C0ckhill wedge with (I think) horn handles. Not too bad looking, but a bit sketchy on the grind and fit to the scales. Maybe they were made like that, though I don't have a clue of the age. It has what appears to be a lead wedge. On the side of the show scale it has very neatly stamped WAD5 very small. Both the blade and the box are marked Sheffield.

The blade looks like someone cleaned not too long ago; the spine has some shallow pitting. It has play on the pin, as if the hole is enlarged, though it's masked by the tightness of it. The poor thing is as blunt as a spoon, but the edge doesn't seem to have any damage

Do I know how to pick them or what?

Here are some pics, because I know I love it when you guys post them and want to return the favor. Also because I'm hoping someone can tell me anything about this one, in particular age.

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the well weathered wedge I think is made of lead:

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and the WAD5 stamping:

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