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Has anyone here seen or heard of white handled Wade and Butchers? I just bought a pair that come in a set with the original W & B case, I don't currently have them on hand but hopefully by Friday. Here are some pics and any info would be appreciated: Attachment 105425Attachment 105426Attachment 105427
That would be ivory!
Yup looks like ivory to me. Grats nice pick up.
Never seen them before, but I guess they're in good shape.
If that's ivory, then you've got some nice winners there considering the original duobox.
Really nice score!
I looked those over pretty closely and almost picked them up, the seller said the scales were celluloid, (means nothing) but I do see they look fairly perfect as far as coloring and that break with the string around it concerned me. How often does ivory break at a 90 degree across the grain? Regardless those are sweet looking and now I am regretting not hitting the button before you.
Those are very unique I love covered tangs. I think you got a steal and a true collectors piece.
Make sure you post Follow up info and better photos please.
Thanks for sharing.
The string was just there and had no purpose, he said he took it off and there was nothing on the handle, maybe for a price tag or something, will post more pics when I recieve them. I have seen alot of W&B"s razors but never any with ivory scales! Any more info would be appreciated, thanks.
Oh good, I assumed the string was hiding a break.
That's even better..
Now that I look even closer and think about it, that crack near the rear pin, probably would not look like that if it was plastic.
Looks like a crack in some of my bone scales, but the coloring does NOT look like bone....
You may have a winner........now im really kicking myself in the butt for not asking him about the string......
Thanks everybody for you input and time, I guess these are pretty rare after all. Have a nice day and happy honing and shaving, Rudy.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...re-razors.html
I thought you might like the link, as it shows how yours are probably made...Even though it's a different brand,
Whatever the case may be I will enjoy these very much, I love the look and love wade and butcher razors, thanks for your input as well.
Recieved the set of razors today (Saturday) and they are awesome. The Wade and Butcher case is made of wood and covered in leather, with purple velvet inside. The case is original to the razors and they fit custom inside the case. The razors have very minor wear to the spines, probably little use if any at all, and they feel close to shave ready. The handles are for a fact ivory, I gave them the hot pin test on the inside, where to not to show or damage them and it did nothing. The ivory is very clean smooth white, but the ivory on the tangs looks slightly off color. I will not sharpen or clean these razors, I will leave them original with patina on everything, beautifully original. Here are some more pics as promised, they are from the Bay, my camera is not too good, sorry.Attachment 105994Attachment 105995Attachment 105996
more pics:Attachment 105997Attachment 105998
Very sweet pair, enjoy them as you see fit.
Bob
A great set there. I'm not usually a fan of original scales but that is one set I definately wouldnt mess around with :)
Thanks everybody, have a nice day, Rudy.
Those are so awesome. You found the deal of the week that is for sure,
