Hi guys I'm having this w&b restored to make it period correct. I have my ideas on how old it is I'm just wondering what yous are. So what time line do you think this is from and sorry for such bad pics!. By the way it's being done in Horn scales.
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Hi guys I'm having this w&b restored to make it period correct. I have my ideas on how old it is I'm just wondering what yous are. So what time line do you think this is from and sorry for such bad pics!. By the way it's being done in Horn scales.
Sorry I'm having trouble uploading pics...... here we go!
Well for one, I don't see "England" on it, which means it's pre-1891 IIRC....Looks like a good razor for a restore!!
Beautiful etching on this razor my guess would be 1850-1860, nice wedge Enjoy!
That's exactly what we were thinking 1850 to 1860.
Very Nice! I love a solid razor!
that blade etching is so cool. maby the scales could be saved too :)
Thanks but we're gonna put horn scales on her.
Exactly what the goal is - to make it period correct!
based on the type and style of etching, stamped, not etched tang and style of the wedge i would need to concur with martin103, ca 1850-1860. I have seen these style wedges from W&B in period honey horn scales with collars, its a nice look if your looking to go period but still want something a little different then standard black horn. Also a nice emery satin finish would be original on the blade surfaces, try to avoid the temptation of a mirror finish if your looking to keep it looking original
That's some beautiful artwork etched into that. I wish they would put that kind of time & effort into today's razors.
I looked at the pics, nice razor, it will look great restored. I just have to ask a question though, did anyone look at the end pic showing the grinds both sides? Are they un-even or am I looking at this wrong? Please reply, all the threads on here have made me paranoid (in a good way) about razors in general. Thanks, and obviously the restored pics will be following, right?
Ok, I just looked again and got out the ol' magnifying glass. It must have been the way I viewed the pic. The shape is the same on both sides. Please pardon the newbie blunder (and don't forget restored pics).
As soon as the restoration is complete I will post pics!