Pair of T. Glossop Sheffield Silver Bell Razors-Any knowledge of the Maker?

I have a pair of T. Glossop Sheffield razors, one in Bakelite and the other one in ivory. They are both etched with "Silver Bell" on the blades, which are full hollow ground. The bakelite razor is tang stamped "Sheffield England" (England not visible in the photos), so probably dates after 1907. The ivory one just has Sheffield stamped on the tang, so I assume it is older than 1895. The ivory is thicker than usual and I tried to show the grain in one photo. May not be elephant ivory. Anybody have any history on the company or quality of these razors?

Very nice razors and quality pics. Sorry I can't help with info on them but I'm sure Manah or someone will stop by soon with some info for ya.

Probably Thomas Glossop who used to sell knives and other cutlery items from stalls in Norfolk Market Hall, Sheffield, circa 1897, then moving to Castle Market. The factory was in Harmer Lane. Thomas was originally a scale (horn) presser. The registered corporate mark was "VENTURE"

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Regards,
Neil

Neil, thanks for the information and photo of your nice T. Glossop razor. How is it to shave with? I have not shaved with either of mine.

They are very capable razors and share much of the Sheffield qualities that you would associate with a razor from that time frame - they give a good, smooth shave: not the last word in quality like a Bengall or similar marque, but quite comparable to a Kropp which, for my money, are pretty decent razors and deserve more popularity.

Regards,
Neil