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H. G. Long & Co, Sheffield probably ivory scales and a few questions
I got this razor recently and have a few questions related mainly to scales and how to restore them.
Pictures of the razor.
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Crack on scales and pins without washers.
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Look how thin the are (and dirty).
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And how rusty blade is in some places.
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The pattern (lines) changes as light hits scales at different angles (about 90 degrees difference).
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Am I correctly suspecting they are real ivory?
I did some research and I am pretty sure they are real ivory just looking for confirmation or maybe I am wrong?
I would like to remove pins, clean everything and put everything together but that crack on one scale bothers me. How careful should I be during that process. Is it doable or better just leave pins as they are?
Please share your experiences.