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10-05-2011, 08:43 PM #1Junior Member
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Wade & Butcher Antique store find...from the 1830's?
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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10-05-2011, 08:55 PM #2Senior Member
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Well the last King William reigned from 1830 to 1837, so Yeah that pretty well narrows it down. Nice find, congratulations!
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10-05-2011, 10:10 PM #3< Banned User >
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would you post a photo???
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10-05-2011, 10:47 PM #4Senior Member
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I will be waiting to see this one, good grab.
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10-06-2011, 12:51 AM #5Junior Member
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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.
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10-06-2011, 01:26 AM #6Senior Member
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She's a beauty!!!
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10-06-2011, 01:41 AM #7Razor Vulture
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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!
I suppose we should preserve them. And shave with them as well! Nice find! ...get it on...TomLast edited by sharptonn; 10-06-2011 at 01:44 AM.
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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10-06-2011, 02:28 AM #8Junior Member
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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
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10-06-2011, 03:00 AM #9Irrelevant
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Bad man. Go punish yourself. Originally Posted by jzwatkins
Don't get hung up on hanging hairs.
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10-06-2011, 04:31 AM #10Senior Member
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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!Last edited by DLB; 10-06-2011 at 07:18 PM. Reason: Spelling
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