Thread: A very unusual Birmingham razor

There's always some threads going around about the rarity of razors. This is one of those that I think I'll be lucky to ever see one of. I haven't really dug around yet, but haven't turned up anything on this one. Scales are select horn; you see this mottling on some of the older fancy ones but it is unusual still. The blade is absolutely designed the way it is; hone wear is minimal, the original finish is there, and the spine is tapered to match. I would guess it's part of the tapered razor craze of the 1830s-40s but don't have anything to back up the date yet. Part of the maker is worn off, but what I can read says "& Wallington's Invincible, New Street, Birmingham". A very cool piece to have.

Thats interesting.what do you think the scales are made out of??

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Thats interesting.what do you think the scales are made out of??

They're horn for sure. Excuse the quality, but here's a picture of an old French one from Jardella's book. I don't know what kind of horn it is though. A lot of cow horns have this kind of interesting mottling.

Dude you always have the coolest gear. I have no idea how you find it all and how you know what it is once you've found it. It is seriously over the top. As with many in your collection, Amazing.

Very interesting razor for sure, so unusual.

A quick search, makes me want to think that this could be a "Hawkes & Wallington" from Birmingham, from Directory of 1849.

Originally Posted by Martin103

Very interesting razor for sure, so unusual.

A quick search, makes me want to think that this could be a "Hawkes & Wallington" from Birmingham, from Directory of 1849.

Yes I think this is it. I had a feeling the first word was Hawkes but couldn't quite make it out, and the street matches. Thanks Martin!

The scales are flippin sweet!