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I have seen where Robert Macy's store was called R B Macy's Dry Goods, or known as the 'Haverhill Cheap Store'.
From this establishment Robert and Rowland together formed the first Macy's Parade...

Well Thanks for that, Martin! I never did come across that picture! I did see where as Rowland left Robert in Haverhill to go to NYC, he named his new store RH Macy @ Co. I got an impression his...

I have been all over it. The Macy's sold high end. Well known in Haverhill. Cannot get if it was retailed by them. I have never seen a name for the business, unless it was R M & Co?

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Any clue how to get a business directory for Haverhill, Mass about 1855 or so, Martin? :w

I need to get this Macy idea in or out! ;)

Certainly seems a great resource, Steve! Bookmarked!
However, I think we are looking for a retailer here. The actual maker might never be known?

Wow! A thing I thought of was Rahaim and Moshey/Malhami. They rolled for a very short time. looks like WWI must have got them. Quite collectible, I suppose!

Best to keep digging. I seem fixated on the Macy idea, though. Cannot find an 1859 business directory for Haverhill, Mass which I can begin to look at the way the names are put forth. If I could see...

I would say that is Rahaim and Moshey/Malhami. Celluloid Beetle scales and etched German blade from turn-of-century.

These R M & Co razors seem to date from mid 1800's to my eye.

What did the guide say, Steve? I had thought about looking at R&M's, but I think it might be two initials as there is no '&' between the R and the M.. If the guide was referencing Rahaim and Moshey...

I posted it up top as I was enlisting help in finding out the maker/dealer of the razors. There is no country, nor address upon them, so I am thinking an American retailer and possibly Macy in the...

Perhaps someone who is subscribed to Ancestry or similar can do a search of business directories from Haverhill?

OhhhhTay. I may need some help here, but I think I may be on the right track.
R M & Co has stumped us all. This is the best I can come up with, but it makes sense in a way.

These razors are...

Quite a good tale. A resourceful use of an heirloom, no doubt. Still, many makers used that moniker and some were not even stamped with a maker. 'Fine India Steel' was apparently enough for some to...

In viewing Traskom's SOTD Yesterday, I have an R M & Co razor as well. Indeed, I had contacted Neil and the maker seems an enigma still. In my quest, I have discovered Ralph Martindale & Co...

So. Naturally I wonder about RM and Co? :shrug: