Thread: French Patent 1819 for Razor with interchangeable blade.

Here's one that is similar. I think it's a bit newer than the patent Martin pictured.

Thanks for the pics Wullie, is there any markings on this set!

The ONLY markings are a number "1" on the blades and the tang of the frame.




I'm thinking it's probably from that "revival" era of the mid 1850's when the French were making "old school" stuff again. LOL

Pretty sure the scales are tortoise too.

It's a mystery set for sure.

Looking at the drawing in the OP, I can see where the design must have been improved with the screw moved from the side of the spine to the end as these are commonly seen. It would seem the blade could then be secured much tighter in the frame more easily.
Great history!

Originally Posted by Wullie

It's a mystery set for sure.

Well im not 100% but this looks like a dead ringer, and the funny thing is its not even french!

Here the link good information on there:From Perret to Kampfe: Origins of the Safety Razor

BY JOVE!!! I believe he's gawt it!

Except that mine doesn't have the guard thingie.

Sorry to post on such an old thread, but thought I'd compile my newest razor here (http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ml#post1156747). I think I got the dating too early compared to these - I think mine is newer than early 1800s, which is what I thought at first. It's stamped '5' on the blade and the tail, and it also has a hole near the top of the spine for the safety guard, which I unfortunately don't have. I'm thinking it may have come in a small set as well originally.

Yes totally agree, definately part of a set. No big deal about the date still a very cool razor Enjoy!

A picture of a real one :



A friend of mine had this one, I think of the same period :



And I also got this one, shavette from 1849

I forgot to bid on this one, I reaaally wanted it.







I feel stupid....