Thread: Frederick Reynolds " old english razor"

what if the razor does not say a manufacturer or country?

here are the scales

It looks savable. Although the photos are less than complete, so I guess I really should say if the rest of it is in as good of shape as what we can see it looks savable. It looks like an old Sheffield wedge and might be a good project razor.

Originally Posted by seanreum1

what if the razor does not say a manufacturer or country?

I have one of those. Under the 'Silver Steel' it says 'Warranted'. To the left there is a crown and either a VR or a WR under the crown; VR= Victoria's Reign (1837-1901) or WR= William's Reign (William IV, 1820-1837). As far as I know the manufacturer could be Wade & Butcher or Joseph Rodgers & Sons and I think maybe a couple others used the same markings on the tang. Maybe someone more knowledgeable will chime in with more info.

No matter, a very fine Sheffield shaver.....enjoy!

I have one also that has the same markings and the original scales had "the old english razor" on them. Unfortunately they were far too gone to save. Mine is hollow ground though. It is a great shaver.

Awesome! Thanks for the advice and info, I'll go back and pick it tomorrow. It will only my first wedge so I am excited, my second is in the mail from rodb.