Crown and Castle

**Lacroix** · 02-17-2012, 04:11 PM

I found a Crown and Castle 13/16 "ESCO" for $20 at an antique store today. The blade is rust free with a little bit of black patina on the tang and it has bone scales that need a little cleaning.
I will post some pics as soon as I get to my camera. It says Made and Ground in Germany. On the blade is etched "ESCO" and under that is REAL GERMAN HOLLOW GROUND". I an unable to find any info on this razor so I an calling out to those that know.
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks
Greg

**sleekandsmooth** · 02-17-2012, 04:23 PM

someone should be along shortly with some info

**vvti713** · 02-17-2012, 04:36 PM

Picture first. Then you'll get info ;D

**Lacroix** · 02-17-2012, 04:46 PM

Best I can do with the equipment I have

**jumbojohnny** · 02-17-2012, 06:10 PM

Nice scales. I dont know why but I really like the old bones. Are they cracked at all?

**Lacroix** · 02-17-2012, 06:12 PM

No cracks or signs of wear, just dirty

**Neil Miller** · 02-17-2012, 07:18 PM

I have never seen a Crown & Castle without an engraved blade, or with a makers mark - all they usually say on the tang is "Made and Hollow Ground in Germany."

ESCO was a mark used by the Benedict Manufacturing Co (out of business by 1954) - I don't know why they used 'ES' unless it was from their location - East Syracuse, or from another one of their products (they were cutlery merchants and silver-platers) - Empire Silver Co.

Regards,
Neil

**manah** · 02-17-2012, 10:22 PM

Benedict Manufacturing Company.

**stimpy52** · 02-18-2012, 05:44 PM

[QUOTE=manah;924883]Benedict Manufacturing Company.

As usual from manah, great link.

**Lacroix** · 02-19-2012, 01:43 AM

Thanks for your help guys
Greg

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