Sheesh, think I'm going to have this thread framed and hang it in my bathroom, some really beautiful razors here, thank-you!
Voidmonster, just checked it out, what a stunning razor, I love everything about it...thanks for pointing it out!
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Unfortunately I don't have that information, though as you say it does look a lot like the Elliot framebacks. Here's the early Greaves I have for comparison as well:
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My Grandfather was from Heilbronn. If either of you gentlemen ever think of parting with one of those razors I'd like the opportunity to meet your price, even though I probably won't be able to afford it.:D
My my my... We got some beautiful razors here !
Some french guys :
1819
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Around 1815 - 1825
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1845
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They were not too used because they were told to be of a less good quality than the normal type of razors. I read an old french document who said, like Martin did, that was because cutlers only put together a thin untreated piece of steel and a back, so the quality wasn't good.
It also said that the first ones who succeeded to make a large production of framebacks of good and constant quality were swedish. :)
Beautiful Thaeris....you always have the most exquisite razors!
The second one is not mine. :)
I could have bought it, but it was a little expensive for me at the time, and the friend who had it sold it to someone else.
I like the razors who have some historical interest, like some of the members of the SRP, and I'm always keen on Scienceguy's razors !
I couldn't agree more! Folks like You, Science Guy, and Zak (Voidmonster), Martin, and many others, have exhibited some stunning examples of razor 'History' throughout the threads here on SRP, and I always enjoy reading these. To say I am envious is an understatement...I have a keen interest in unique and old razors wrapped in history, but my collection pales in comparison.
I never fail to learn something new whenever you guys post...
Kudos!
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So sad I missed the little brother :(
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