1830-37 London razor - Vining

Couldn't believe I got this for $11 on open bidding on ebay. It is the first one I have seen, traced to Richard Vining, 125 Regent Street, London. The directory entries I found for him were for 1842 and 1852, listed as a cutler, but this one dates earlier by the crown stamping. What's even more fantastic is that the un-scratched parts of the blade (the tang and most of the face) retain their original crocus mirror polish. I wouldn't call it a travel razor, but it is a bit diminutive.

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A very fortunate bid! Thak you for showing it. They can be good shaver too!

William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of England.

~Richard

Simple and elegant :)

That's a wonderful razor and a killer buy. Congratulations.

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Originally Posted by ScienceGuy

Couldn't believe I got this for $11 on open bidding on ebay. It is the first one I have seen, traced to Richard Vining, 125 Regent Street, London. The directory entries I found for him were for 1842 and 1852, listed as a cutler, but this one dates earlier by the crown stamping. What's even more fantastic is that the un-scratched parts of the blade (the tang and most of the face) retain their original crocus mirror polish. I wouldn't call it a travel razor, but it is a bit diminutive.

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I love it, it is beautiful!!!!!!!!

Good catch there! Woohoo!

Mike

Oh No! My 'Buy It Now' finger is starting to itch again.....................

Not far down the road from whichever tenant of 146 Regent Street made this'un!