correct me if im wrong

I have read a fair bit about razors latley and have got two ive just purchased, because i like them but also because i think they are at least 100 years old and in great condidtion for that age. the reason i think they have a good age is the first razor is a Peres barrel branded that only has Solingen written on the tang, no Germany.The second has L.Plunkett Liverpool and doesnt say England anywhere ,So have i got my info wrong or do i smile and be happy ive got these beautiful old girls , I will post pics of them when i get a chance .Thanks for any info or answers.

Pics will definitely help! :)

There is some sort of "Madrid Trade Accord" way back that the countries agreed on to put the country of origin on products. I would agree that they are more than likely older razors. I'd look up the date, but gotta go to work...google it here on SRP and look for posts from the member Manah...he's our own razor historian if you will.

From memory that was 1892/3, or something.

Thats what i was thinking Mick ,im sure ive seen that written somewhere .I just think there is something great about being able to shave with a razor thats so old and it speaks of the quality of the workmanship ,something thats missing in alot of things today.

I think there was another "agreement" that went through around 1860 or so regarding the marking of names on cutlery as well. Before that a few places made things with "brands" stamped on them to order or just used unregistered trade marks for their cheaper goods that they didn't want to get blamed for but could make a quick buck (shilling?) or two selling at the cheaper end of town. I THINK Packwood razors fall into the former catagory, but nothing close to proof has been forthcoming in my research.

So here are a couple of pics of the Peres it looks as if the razor has been blued but its worn off a fair bit but i am going to leave it the way it is i like the way it looks .It is also magnetic easy to hone and a great shave.It was a nice suprise in a group of three razors i got it was in a eye witness 1000 box.

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_7991.jpg
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...0/IMG_7995.jpg

That's a great looking blade no matter the age. I'd keep it as it is, let it be old and still a great performer.

Nice razor. Congrats.
The razor was made by very old Solingen company.
Daniel Peres founded the company in 1792.
Registered 4th October 1878, Solingen, Friedrichstrasse 26.
As I know, the company is still in business.

http://manah.strazors.com/peres_logo_1.jpg

Thanks for the info it is my no 1 at the moment.

I have a D. Peres razor. I had to rescale it, but in it's time it was a first class razor. Brass lined with MOP scales. The blade, however, is mint and it is an excellent shaver. If I remember correctly somebody on this forum has a seven day set that is similar to mine. I have seen one on ebay that was listed as D. Peres and somebody else that had the country of manufacture listed as France. It is the only time I've ever seen one listed that was not made in Germany and I do not remember if it had the tapped keg hallmark.

The history of Daniel Perez is very intersting. Actually his company was the first known razor maker in Solingen.
founded by Daniel Perez in Solingen in 1792.
His main achievement was to reinvent the "english polish" and whith this knowledge he established the production of scissors as well as pocket knives and razors around 1803-1805. This was against the resistance of the old Solingen Trade Guilds. In 1809 Napoleon who ruled over the Solingen area at that time abolish the Trade Guilds.
Due to competition and the impact of Napoleons Continental Blockade against Great Britain, Daniel Perez had to cease production in 1819. He sold the machinery to Ignaz Rösler of Austria who used it to build up the Razor Industry in Nixdorf Bohemia.
The Daniel Perez Company kept on as a trading Company.
It took until 1878 when the grandchildren of the founder started with the production of razors again.
The height of the production was between 1890 - 1914 and in the 1920´s.
A Daniel Perez Company still exist in Solingen today but they don´t produce Razors anymore