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07-12-2013, 09:24 AM #11Senior Member
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Well....... The razor came in the post this morning, what a stunner. I'm really pleased with it. It actually has 'cutlers to...' Stamped on the rand but no 'England' stamp so I guess il have to re date it 1854-1890ish then??!! Anyway, here are some pics.
I love the style of the tang, and the blade is in superb nick. The scales are nice and tight with no cracks or damage at all and even the box is near mint. I'm very pleased. 
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07-12-2013, 11:15 AM #12Senior Member
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What a nice ivory razor, I have bet on this particular one but I wasn't generous enought !
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07-12-2013, 11:37 AM #13Senior Member
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I was at my limit myself, I'm glad I won though.
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07-12-2013, 12:03 PM #14Historically Inquisitive
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Indeed, a very nice razor, superb condition, your new dating seems appropriate, Enjoy!
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07-12-2013, 04:02 PM #15Senior Member
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That's a beauty for sure.
Martins ad from the aussie newspaper is dated 1874 and calls the firm 'Salt & Sons' so I suppose that you are OK up to or shortly before this date. Seems like they regularly changed names - I have come across at least five so far, four of those from 1970 onwards!
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07-12-2013, 04:37 PM #16Senior Member
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Your cut-off date now appears to be 1854:
After that the company name changed from M. Salt & Son to simply Salt & Son. They won an award under this name in 1873:
and lasted until 1883:
After which the name changed again.
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07-12-2013, 04:39 PM #17Senior Member
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So it's pre '54 then? I'm a little confused now!!!
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07-12-2013, 04:43 PM #18Senior Member
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Not really confusing - just proof that the written word is better than memory - John Salt evidently got it wrong when he said 'cutlers to her majesty' was awarded in '54.
Either that, or they were still using the mark. Several of the companies they have now incorporate their name, but are 'non-trading' companies.
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07-12-2013, 04:49 PM #19Senior Member
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Ahh, I see. Well at least I have a ball park figure. I always like to learn a little history about my razors and yet again Neil you have been an invaluable source of information!!! Many thanks!!!
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07-12-2013, 07:04 PM #20Historically Inquisitive
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Interesting Neil, the more you dig, the more you actually find the truth, that why i like old newspaper article, usually what is written just happen the day before.
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