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.