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Scarce Sheffield Cutler / Knifemaker Luke Oates Straight Razor
Found this lesser known Sheffield knifemaker / cutler Luke Oates razor example with dyed horn scales and the homage to Reynolds is apparent if at all? Alpha House, No. 20 Oldfield Road, Stannington shown where work was done by him until his death in 1875. His son Luke Paris Oates continued the craft there from 1875-1899. The cutler trade was conducted in the building behind the frontage road. A display of his "mark" as well. Probably a good candidate for restoration.