Thread: Help in Dating These Straight Razors

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone could help in dating these pair of straight razors. I don't have much to go on.

I can make out what I think is either John and son, or Johnson maybe. And the word steel is visible.

The tangs are different to my other razors and also the shoulder.

They are a pair and came in a double 'coffin' box, which I can take a picture of too if needed.

Thanks for any help and info.

Could you provide us with a good picture of the remaining of the marks on their tangs? That would surely help!
Also, is there any etching on the blades?

Thanks for the reply, I know there isn't much to go on.

Here are two close up pictures of the tangs, and unfortunately there is no etching.

"Johnson / Silver Steel" is the most I can guess out of it. It's not certain but it could be that. Now we have to find which Johnson is it, to date them.

Given the amount of sanding or light strikes we may never be able to date accuratly

Those would look sweet in some horn! I love the shape of those blades.

Looks like Sheffield razors to me, because of the bulky tangs with the slight taper. I don't think they're regrounds, as the overall look is slightly modern. My guess would be late 1800's, judging by the relatively modern tails. My guess is that they are the same razor design from the same manufacturer, some Johnson made from 'silver steel'. Nice catch.

I agree with Pithor, I have a Joseph Rogers that looks almost exactly like this, same shape but different lettering. Its almost certainly a Sheffield.

Originally Posted by Mauri

"Johnson / Silver Steel" is the most I can guess out of it. It's not certain but it could be that. Now we have to find which Johnson is it, to date them.

I thought it was Johnson, but now I'm thinking John & Son(s) because of the spacing of the letters on both razors.

Originally Posted by Wintchase

Those would look sweet in some horn! I love the shape of those blades.

I think the original scales were horn but unfortunately they were in bad shape