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@gssixgun and onimaru55: thanks for the links, will sure come in handy
@sharptonn: I will most certainly try to keep the collars and do a scale restoration (am probably use clear epoxy mixed with...

I agree with all of you..

I would like to keep the original scales but especially one is pretty de-laminated, that at 1 point goes almost through entire scale..

using the epoxy and vacuum.. vs...

thanks guys,.. I'll give soaking a try (as soon as I find some neatsfoot oil here,.. my guess is a leathermen might have it), but will probably make a new pair of scales,.. I was thinking of keeping...

...so (to make it clear to the idiot (me) :D ) it's a nooo for the restoration? .. I noticed the delamination but hoped a "stabilization" might take care of it to some extent?

thanks for the...

Hello gents :),

I have purchased a (as I managed to understand with some help) George Johnson & Co razor (pics below) cca 1810-1850. If I am not mistaken the scales are tortoise (btw is there any...