Thread: Thomas Ellin - Vulcan - "The Million Razor"

Originally Posted by karlej

Thomas Ellin I became a master cutler in 1833. His son Thomas Ellin II in 1841. In 1810.The firm rented a water wheel later known as Ellin or Sylvester Wheel. Ellin was said to be one of the first cutlers to use steam powered machinery and the first to employ circular saws for cutting ivory, horn and bone. In it's day Ellin's was considered amongst the most advanced firms in the cutlery business. Ellin's marks were a sailing ship 'Cutter', 'Vulcan', Sylverster & Co.', 'Maple Leaf', and Lacrosse. In 1915 Ellin's was one of the first firms to register a stainless steel trade mark 'Vulcan Stainproof'. The Ellin company was formally dissolved in 1980.

Nice work, Karl! Makes me wonder what they did up until 1980? Seems an innovative and long-lasting firm! This razor seems 20's, 30's? Prewar, for certain.
Thanks!