Thread: Joseph Elliot (Follow up)

Hey, about a week ago i had a post where i asked for information on a 5/8 Joseph Elliot razor, i produced no photos, and as a result no one knew what i was talking about. Well today i get to show off the newest surviver of my collection. It came this morning with its original box, the text on the shank says best silver steel,its a near wedge. My best guess would date this razor between 1830-1840, but i am not an expert and i would like some different opinions.
Also on a side note, i do believe there was a restoration done to this razor, because the wedge appears to be steel, and i am pretty sure they would use a natural material, or lead for that.

Wow! That's a nice one. I really like the blade shape.

Yeah one of the reasons i brought it, i have decided not to restore it myself but send it to a professional. I do not want to risk anything bad happening.

If it were mine, I'd simply have it honed and run it as it is. That appears to be honest wear and patina to me.

If you could get some clear close up pics of the pins, it would be easier to guess the age of the rework ( heavy on the guess ).

That is fine old razor and should shave you well for a LOT of years to come.

Joseph Elliot & Sons

Originally Posted by Wullie

If it were mine, I'd simply have it honed and run it as it is. That appears to be honest wear and patina to me.

If you could get some clear close up pics of the pins, it would be easier to guess the age of the rework ( heavy on the guess ).

That is fine old razor and should shave you well for a LOT of years to come.

Yes, i was impressed with the condition and the very limited wear, and i am considering just leaving as is.

Originally Posted by Themagicturtle

Yes, i was impressed with the condition and the very limited wear, and i am considering just leaving as is.

That's what I would do!!

Just get some artificial steel wool and some blue magic and polish it up and hone it and start shaving

would the steel wool get rid of the gritted devils spit, there are some spots that are elevated, i tried using my nails to grate it off.

Originally Posted by Themagicturtle

would the steel wool get rid of the gritted devils spit, there are some spots that are elevated, i tried using my nails to grate it off.

IT will but there is an easier way that won't mar the finish.

Simply get a No 2 lead pencil and "write" on the rusty spots until it get smoother. Wipe it off when you're done and oil it.

The spot will still be dark but there won't be any more active corrosion.

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