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Thread: 1830-37 London razor - Vining

  1. 09-16-2014, 02:30 AM #1
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    Default 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!

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    Simple and elegant
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    That's a wonderful razor and a killer buy. Congratulations.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScienceGuy View Post
    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.
    I love it, it is beautiful!!!!!!!!
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    Good catch there! Woohoo!

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    Oh No! My 'Buy It Now' finger is starting to itch again.....................
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    Not far down the road from whichever tenant of 146 Regent Street made this'un!
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