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04-10-2013, 07:59 PM #1Razor Vulture
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W. Howcroft and Sons razor of Moss and Gambles Celebrated Steel
I have been cleaning up this old blade and checking into it's history a bit. Have found some things about it, but not much. It seems that W.Hawcroft of Hawcroft and Pearson (1837-1844) went on his own after and was listed in a Sheffield directory in 1852 at 64 Fitzwilliam St as W. Hawcroft and Sons.
Moss and Gamble was begun in 1853 at the Franklin Works on Russell St. by Joshua Moss and Joseph Gamble along with a brother of Gamble's and were listed as steelmakers/filemakers.
I also saw where a Joseph Gamble was Lord Mayor of Sheffield in 1891. Possibly a son of Joseph Gamble?
Moss and Gamble still seem to be around, but I cannot find and end date for W.Hawcroft and Sons. I wonder if the Logo/Renown on the tang might help to date it, as well as the use of Moss and Gamble steel. Any info would be appreciated!
Interestingly, A Moss and Gamble logo from an old saw states "Protected by The Cutlers Company"
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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04-10-2013, 08:22 PM #2Historically Inquisitive
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That is one sweet looking blade! That shoulderless raised spine looks pratically unused.
Last edited by Martin103; 04-10-2013 at 08:24 PM.
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04-10-2013, 08:30 PM #3Captain ARAD.
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Here's what I've got on Hawcroft & Pearson.
Hawcroft & Pearson.-Zak Jarvis. Writer. Artist. Bon vivant.
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04-10-2013, 08:44 PM #4Senior Member
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Sorry I can't help, but just admiring the blade; definitely sweet looking steel.
sharptonn likes this.Mastering implies there is nothing more for you to learn of something... I prefer proficient enough to not totally screw it up.
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04-10-2013, 09:45 PM #5Razor Vulture
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Indeed interesting. So old Hawcroft was killed by a bull in 1868 and apparantly, the sons took over until 1874.
Originally Posted by Voidmonster
Also, I have a Homer blade which is mentioned there. The words of Revitt are cool !
I have been saving this blade for some "special" scales . It looks like it will predate them!Martin103 likes this."Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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04-10-2013, 10:12 PM #6Captain ARAD.
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Got pictures of the HOMER? I haven't seen many, but I *think* the Revitt clan kept producing the more primitive styles into the 1810's... And I've got a VIRGIL stamped Revitt & Hull that dates to the mid 1830's. Originally Posted by sharptonn
I think I'll do my next blog post on these guys.
sharptonn likes this.-Zak Jarvis. Writer. Artist. Bon vivant.
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04-10-2013, 10:29 PM #7Razor Vulture
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The "Homely" Homer!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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