Thread: Info Wade & Butcher

Sheffield=city in England where many great straights were made

England=name of country

Originally Posted by WC76

Thanks Alan...

A wedge of that size is phenomenal. The feeling is great. I have a delicate skin and this blade runs very sweet, however, giving a good depth of shaving.

What's the difference between "made in Sheffield" and "made in England" in history of W&B ?

Originally Posted by Bren

I have a curious razor that says "Arthur Allan Glasgow". its one of my best shavers (that being said, if anyone knows anything about it, feel free to enlighten me :P ) so based on that rule, i can at least deduce that its pre 1891?

Generally speaking, yes to your statement.

However, if an item was manufactured NOT for export, then it may not have had the country of origin included in the markings.

I have a razor made in Glasgow from a company that was in razor business from the 1920's to the 1940's (or so I've been informed).


Note, no country mentioned in the stamp.

Arthur Allen Glasgow was also a maker of high end firearms.

J Dobie was a ship builder and breaker as well.