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    Default Joseph Elliot: ID and dating help needed

    Newbie here, so sorry if this is a no-brainer.

    Picked up this razor in Finland in maybe 1995 to use for shaving an African drum head. I understand that Joseph Elliot was a Sheffield, UK, maker of quality blades. Could someone please give an educated guess as the quality, vintage and value ($US)? The only markings are what you can see in the photo -- what remains of "Joseph Elliot" and a "C". There are no markings visible on the back or along the spine.

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    James

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    Looks like Early 1800's, no $$$ talk here. great razor if you want to get her shave ready.
    Last edited by alb1981; 09-02-2011 at 07:53 PM.

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    Welcome to SRP.
    We don't estimate here and don't discuss any value.
    You have nice old blade.
    Possibly, the razor was made 1833-1856.
    In 1856, the company became Joseph Elliot & Sons.

    Alex Ts.

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    Great razor, smooth shavers with a smile! Here's mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by manah View Post
    Welcome to SRP.
    We don't estimate here and don't discuss any value.
    You have nice old blade.
    Possibly, the razor was made 1833-1856.
    In 1856, the company became Joseph Elliot & Sons.

    I've just bought a Joseph Elliot which has that same symbol. On the tang is says Joseph Elliot's best silver steel with that symbol. Would I be safe assuming a date range of 1833- 1856? I had information saying it was about 100 years old, but I suspected older myself, part of my reasoning was no country of origin stated.
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