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12-24-2011, 06:17 PM #1Junior Member
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W. Greaves and Sons straight razor i.d.
Trying to find more info on a straight razor I bought a couple years ago. It is labeled as follows. Manufactured by W. Greaves and Sons Sheafworks. It doesnt say Wm. and sons, nor does it say sheffield. The blade is 3/4" edge to top, 3" long, blade to tab is 5 3/4". Handle is bakelite. Any info greatly appreciated. There are many variations so i.d. has been difficult. DeepCdiver
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12-24-2011, 08:23 PM #2
Welcome to SRP.
You have nice old frameback. The razor was made by William Greaves & Sons, Sheffield during the period 1823-1850.
You need to hone it and to use.
Greaves, W. & Sons - Straight Razor Place WikiHavachat45 likes this.Alex Ts.
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12-25-2011, 01:51 AM #3< Banned User >
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The scales are made out of horn not Bakelite. Just so you know.
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12-25-2011, 01:29 PM #4Junior Member
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I did not know that. Thats awesome, what type of horn were they made from? How can I narrow the date of manufacture down? Is it worth anything?
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12-25-2011, 01:53 PM #5Senior Member
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Sorry, valuations are not allowed on SRP. Your razor is a good shaver but there isn't much information that survived that we know about that would give an absolute date to your razor and most others. Actually, datubg a razor within 28 years is pretty close for a straight razor.
Originally Posted by deepcdiver
“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” (A. Einstein)
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12-26-2011, 02:44 AM #6< Banned User >
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I am pretty sure they are water buffalo horn. I could be wrong.
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