Thread: A nice day at the Antiques Fair

Originally Posted by RezDog

The notched tip is quite different. It looks like it can be made serviceable without too much hassle. I can see why you grabbed it. Good hunting in your area.

Thanks. I'm actually in San Diego visiting my new Grandson. Of course I found some time to drop in a shop or two[emoji12]

Great finds!!! I love that you made some time to step into a couple stores. Doing the legwork pays off, you never know what's in there unless you go in and check. That razor has a unique profile, the notch and tail are really cool. I don't recall ever seeing a tail so pointy on such an old razor? The logo looks like 2 crossed pipes. Those scales have a story to tell as well, with the clamp holding the split together. Neat razor man.

Extremely cool. Even that 'crack-saver' on the top is choice.

I would be torn doing anything at all to it.

That is some history!

Originally Posted by xiaotuzi

Great finds!!! I love that you made some time to step into a couple stores. Doing the legwork pays off, you never know what's in there unless you go in and check. That razor has a unique profile, the notch and tail are really cool. I don't recall ever seeing a tail so pointy on such an old razor? The logo looks like 2 crossed pipes. Those scales have a story to tell as well, with the clamp holding the split together. Neat razor man.

Thanks. The other side is horn. I like the scales a lot and will try to save them.

Whoa Brian that's awesome I love the shape of the blade.

Wow.! That one looks like a fun project, cool bolster/ crack tamer. Just a awesome find in the wilds, Brian. That 3M gonna need some help from Mr. Steel wool, and Mrs. Sand paper, depending how far your gonna go with her.

Originally Posted by Mrchick

I found this in a shop this morning. It's a Colley & Co Sheffield razor. I've done a little research that tells me it was made between 1833-1844. It looks like it will clean up nicely and I really like the shape of the blade.

Looks like a big job to me - what kind of magic wand of restoration you have???

Originally Posted by malaverdiere

Looks like a big job to me - what kind of magic wand of restoration you have???

I'm actually a rookie that has received some great advice from members here. I'm going to give it a try.

That's the same wand I've been using. Works a treat too!

Originally Posted by Mrchick

Thanks. I'm actually in San Diego visiting my new Grandson. Of course I found some time to drop in a shop or two[emoji12]

Aloha!

GREAT thread and some awesome finds here. I used to have a pad in San Diego (well, Coronado actually, but close enough for Jazz). Enjoy that new Grandson!

I'm a noob at restoring razors, but I figured that after restoring Vintage Stereos for decades, a new restoration project path was in order. I just finished my Wade and Butcher FBU. I'll post that soon in "Daily Shave". Now working on the Yankee. I have to also start fabricating some scales for two of my blade finds.

-Zip