Results 1 to 4 of 4
Like Tree13Likes
  • 13 Post By ScienceGuy

Thread: Some early 1800s French razors

  1. #1
    Senior Member ScienceGuy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Posts
    1,650
    Thanked: 1341

    Default Some early 1800s French razors

    Just got a lot in from France, with some highlights. Also some more recent acquisitions; I've been lately very interested in French razors.

    First up, a pair in tortoise. I've still got a lot to learn about French styles and makers. The collars are silver.

    Name:  IMG_0654.jpg
Views: 324
Size:  56.6 KB

    Name:  IMG_0655.jpg
Views: 277
Size:  47.8 KB

    A razor from Fleet Street, by T. Barrett.

    Name:  IMG_0656.jpg
Views: 328
Size:  45.6 KB

    3 Old French razors. The top one is the oldest and has interesting curved horn scales.

    Name:  IMG_0657.jpg
Views: 325
Size:  47.1 KB

    Name:  IMG_0658.jpg
Views: 312
Size:  49.0 KB

    And finally, one from a rather rare maker, Benjamin Withers and Co., trademark "ESPAGNE". Listed in Gales and Martin 1787, I'm assuming this dates to somewhere around that time.

    Name:  IMG_0659.jpg
Views: 325
Size:  53.1 KB

    Name:  IMG_0660.jpg
Views: 304
Size:  47.0 KB

    That's all for now. A Merry Christmas to everyone!

  2. #2
    Senior Member DennisBarberShop's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Kentucky
    Posts
    1,840
    Thanked: 124

    Default

    Wow nice finds!

  3. #3
    Senior Member blabbermouth 10Pups's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Across the street from Mickey Mouse in Calif.
    Posts
    5,320
    Thanked: 1184

    Default

    That is a cool collection of French.

    I am by no means a historian but I thought "warranted" on the blade would put it into the 1800s some. Will watch and see I guess. I am getting used to being corrected :<0)
    Good judgment comes from experience, and experience....well that comes from poor judgment.

  4. #4
    Senior Member Noswad's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Colorado
    Posts
    336
    Thanked: 96

    Default

    Those are beauties. Enjoy!

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •