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Ah, that curvy sort of spine is common to French razors of the period?

Is there anything in particular which points to being French?

I don't think the scales are original, but they're interesting - it seems to be one piece of wood, only pinned on the tang side.

This one just arrived today. No maker's marks or any other marks that I can see:

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I don't think the seller I got from did anything to this one. My understanding is that this was one of many razors he'd got from an estate sale or the like. Given the somewhat rough condition of the...

Not sure if any of these shots help:

https://imgur.com/a/V3H5Z

Why do you think it was rescaled? You think the scales look older than the blade? Or?

I was wondering if the tail was altered - it's hard to tell. I don't think it was done to make it look older,...

Bengall cast steel (with pressed horn scales)

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The seller said early 1700s for this one - while I would love to have a early 1700s razor, this looks closer to late...