I found a nice Wade & Butcher at an antique shop today. It has a crown, and WR underneath. Does that really mean that it is from the 1830's? It looks to be a 6/8 in really nice shape.
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I found a nice Wade & Butcher at an antique shop today. It has a crown, and WR underneath. Does that really mean that it is from the 1830's? It looks to be a 6/8 in really nice shape.
Pics will come later
Well the last King William reigned from 1830 to 1837, so Yeah that pretty well narrows it down. Nice find, congratulations!
would you post a photo???
Here you go....Those are just iPhone photos, so nothing too fancy. There is actually hardly any pitting, just the usual gunk/tarnish. Its almost back to shining like a mirror after some 2000 grit paper and some polish.
She's a beauty!!!
Hey! I have it's brother! It seems obvious to most that these were reground. Mine has no appreciable hone wear and yours seems well-used. I would bet they will both shave great!:D
I suppose we should preserve them. And shave with them as well! Nice find! ...get it on...Tom
Yeah, it definitely shows it's age. After 174 years though, I think it deserves to show it though. I'm going to send it away to be honed and I'm going to put new scales on her. Annnnd might I add it was only 15 bucks lol
Those scales look to be in great condition. You might want to restore them. They might turn out to be really stunning.
Great find and great price. Congratulations!
Happy Shaving!