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07-13-2014, 01:18 AM
Thread: Jos. Mappin & Brothers?
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I'm not far (as Texas distances go . . . ) about...
I'm not far (as Texas distances go . . . ) about 90 miles southwest of you, in a little town no one's ever heard of -- DeLeon. Near Stephenville. I tell people "We're a hundred miles from everywhere:...
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07-12-2014, 11:52 PM
Thread: Jos. Mappin & Brothers?
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You're right -- the scales are a little light...
You're right -- the scales are a little light (slim) for the blade, and it's pretty obvious in person that the pin on the tang end is a homemade replacement. The scales also appear to be plastic or...
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07-12-2014, 10:13 PM
Thread: Jos. Mappin & Brothers?
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I had looked at those, but couldn't believe I...
I had looked at those, but couldn't believe I found a razor from 1810-1880 in an antique store in Cisco, Texas, for $35!!
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07-12-2014, 09:40 PM
Thread: Jos. Mappin & Brothers?
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Jos. Mappin & Brothers?
This is my first post here -- but I picked up this razor from an antique shop today, and wonder if anyone can give me any info about the maker and approximate date? The blade is around 6/8, and, if...
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