Thread: Looking for an info about Rodgers razor

Hello collegues,

I have ordered a razor but still not sure about the origin of it.

Is it WR (1830-1837) Rodgers &Sons from Sheffield or is it something else?

Seller assumes the handle was replaced and made from plastic. Also seller rescaled the razor itself and sharpened it for the first time.

Any ideas about the origin of this buddy? I have never seen that hallmark before (Universally approved)

Thank you at advance ,
Alek.

Welcome to SRP. I see nothing on the tang of the razor to indicate it is a Joseph Rodgers. The W-R is a regent stamp which can date it. Universally Approved rings a bell in my memory but I can't place it right now. Someone may be along who can give more info on who the maker might have been.

Thanks Jimmy,hope on someone's good memory then))

The WR stamped on your razor shows that it was made during the reign of King William IV who was king of England between 1820 and 1837.

WR [sovereign's Duty Mark] = William IV (1820-1837)

Hope this helps.

Regards - Walt

Universally approved was stamped on razors across a large number of makers around that time and later. I don't recall if it was something special or just a selling point slogan though.

Thanks for replies, mates
Walt, as far as I know "W crown R" means 1830-1837 and yes, SienceGuy, I agree with you, "Universally Approved" is a very common stamp.
So, I still guessing Who made my razor.