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I have NO idea, BUT, if this William fox died in 1769, he would have been about 45 as he passed (being 15 as-freed in your estimation). It would seem he worked from way before 1780. Therein lies...

My thanks as well, Zak! :bow

As you can see, inoe, if you ask Zak something about old razors (English in particular) the whole monty is forthcoming! :D

You are most welcome. Well deserved.

I have summoned Zak (Voidmonster) to this thread. Hopefully ScienceGuy will attend as well.
You should enjoy getting to know them, if you don't already!...

Beautiful razor, Inoe, and most excellent research. Your skills would be quite appreciated around here on a regular basis!
We have some great historians here and I feel certain they will comment...