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    Default History of P.Hospital & Cie "Le Grelot" thiers France

    According to the Cutlery trademark registration office in France, the first trademark for Le Grelot was in 1912.
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    The registry goes back to 1800 so no registration for Le Grelot before that date. In 1919 another registration found for Le grelot with
    some of their more familiar trademarks.
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    In 1921 the registry shows the first appearence for Le grelot trademark Royal Canada.
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    1934 shows the first campiono for the company.
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    Please note that there are many registry from 1912 to 1966 i just posted a few of the more familiar ones.
    The 1966 last registry if again a different design "royal Canada"
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    The company like many others made razors for others as well, and won a few "Golden Medals" Medaille d'or in France.
    Also made their own strop paste.
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    I also was reading that before they made their own strop paste they recommended using Thiers Issard strop paste?
    They also manucfactured safety blade.
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    Some nice razor boxes
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    And cool advertising!!
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    And some great looking razors and wonderful shavers!!

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    I also was reading that before they made their own strop paste they recommended using Thiers Issard strop paste?
    Because Le Grelot became a part of Thiers-Issard company.
    The company and trademark were bought by Thiers-Issard.
    And Thiers-Issard company use "Le Grelot" trademark till now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by manah View Post
    Because Le Grelot became a part of Thiers-Issard company.
    The company and trademark were bought by Thiers-Issard.
    And Thiers-Issard company use "Le Grelot" trademark till now.
    I meant before they were bought out by thiers issard, somebody mention that the paperwork with the razor said to use Thiers-Issard paste.
    Then later they were bought out, but i have no proof of that.
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    but i have no proof of that.
    Proof of what? That T-I make Le Grelot razors.
    It's not difficult.

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    Quote Originally Posted by manah View Post
    Proof of what? That T-I make Le Grelot razors.
    It's not difficult.
    No, no that they recommended Thiers Issard strop paste before they were bought out by them!
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    Does it say anything about their sources of steel???

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnus View Post
    Does it say anything about their sources of steel???
    Definately mention of sheffield steel! "best sheffield steel"
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    Thank you. Interesting.

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    great info, thanks.

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    Does that registry have the following mark as well?

    It is from a 3/8 with plastic scales, which is the most little razor I have. I would like to know its age...

    Thanks!
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