Another ID help thread. Wade and Butcher!

[bgirdler]

This is my first straight razor! Bought it today for less than $30. The only marking is "MANUFACTURED BY WADE & BUTCHER SHEFIELD" I have tried looking at pictures online and can't find one with a similar back curve. The handle does look to have a grain to it. The pins appear to be brass. Any clues on handle material, date, model and value is much appreciated! I can add more pictures if y'all tell me what you're looking for.

I will prolly have this restored and not try to mess it up myself! Thanks!

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[JimmyHAD]

We don't do appraisals of value on SRP according to the rules we all agree to upon registering. Since it is not stamped "England" it was made prior to 1891. If you could take a photo of the point end, looking at it straight on, we could better see the spine relative to the belly/edge of the blade. Looks to be a really heavy spine. BTW, at the price you paid it seems you got a good deal.

Edit, taking another look I'm thinking it is a frameback or a regrind. A straight on photo would tell more for my old eyes.

[bgirdler]

Sorry for the value, I missed that part. Point end

[nun2sharp]

Looks to me to be a reground wedge, nice find for the money it should clean up quite nicely.

[holli4pirating]

My first thought was "Featheredge," but I don't think it is.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...atheredge.html

[ScienceGuy]

I concur on a reground wedge. There were a few from the factory with that kind of grind but this one looks pretty roughly done. Probably 1870s-80s but hard to tell for sure. Should clean up nicely.