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  1. 09-29-2016, 10:13 PM #1
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    Default Thomas Ellin - Vulcan - "The Million Razor"

    This arrived a little while back. It's looks like it could be unused or used just once or twice. Anyway, it's about as close to NOS as I've been able to get. But... I have no qualms about giving it some use! I've only found just basic info about Thomas Ellin & Co. so far: (from Martin103 on a past thread)

    THOMAS ELLIN & CO
    Sylvester Works, Arundel Street, Sheffield
    At least 1892 to at least 1919
    Models“Vulcan”


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    Now that is the way to find them, congrats.

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    Oh yeah! My kind of restoration!
    Dig those collars!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Oh yeah! My kind of restoration!
    Dig those collars!
    No, not a restoration as far as I can tell. There are no signs that it has been restored. I believe it's all original and the box is pristine too. I like the collars too!
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    Sweet find! such pristine condition, not that crazy about the eyes...lol
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    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.
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    Fantastic find! That's about as nice as it gets.
    Congratulations and enjoy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by xiaotuzi View Post
    No, not a restoration as far as I can tell. There are no signs that it has been restored. I believe it's all original and the box is pristine too. I like the collars too!
    Lord...Must I explain myself?

    I was referring to how it is already restored! It's like NEW! Easy-Peasy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharptonn View Post
    Lord...Must I explain myself?

    I was referring to how it is already restored! It's like NEW! Easy-Peasy!
    Ohhh! Now I get it! haha, yes, I shall attempt a full restoration on this using only a tissue and a clean towel... Yep, that did it, all done and looking great. You are right, that WAS easy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by xiaotuzi View Post
    Ohhh! Now I get it! haha, yes, I shall attempt a full restoration on this using only a tissue and a clean towel... Yep, that did it, all done and looking great. You are right, that WAS easy!
    Wonderful work, as always, 'Tuzi!
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