A few years ago I bought a 'Joseph Elliots' razor at an antique store. As it was not even close to shave ready it sat in a drawer till now. I recently bought a set of stones and began learning how to hone and now this razor is my best shaver. I'm wondering how old it is? On the tang is says 'Joseph Elliots Best S...', the rest is worn off. On the blade is says 'The Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor For Barbers' Use'. It looks to be a 1/4 hollow ground. I'm not sure what the scales are made of, horn perhaps? I'm attaching an image of the razor. If anyone could tell me about how old this might be I would appreciate it.

I also see that etching on a lot of blades although they are not 'Joseph Elliot' razors. Was that a relatively common etching for manufacturers to put on their blades? I believe that I've seen it on Wade & Butcher razors.


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