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02-02-2017, 11:05 PM #1Junior Member
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W.R. Case & Sons razor
I just received a vintage W.R. Case razor through an Ebay purchase, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it.
On the shank is written "W.R. Case & Sons BRADFORD, PA" on one side and "Warranted for Life/Registered 023" on the other side.
The handle appears to be Bakelite.
Blade is 3 inches long and the razor, when closed, is 6 inches long.
It has a sharp pointed blade.
Comparing it to my new, modern razors from France and Germany, the width seems to fall between a 4/8 and a 5/8.
I know there are some Case razor experts out there. Can anyone tell me approximately when this razor was made by Case?
Thank you.Last edited by kmadden; 02-03-2017 at 01:43 AM. Reason: Cannot upload photo.
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02-03-2017, 12:02 AM #2Historically Inquisitive
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W. R. Case moved to Bradford PA in 1905. Hard to give an accurate dating without seeing.
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02-03-2017, 12:36 AM #3Senior Member
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Welcome to SRP. Case made real good razors, so it ought to make a good shaver.
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02-03-2017, 01:45 AM #4Junior Member
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Finally, I got the photo uploaded.
Hey, I'm 67 years old. Gimme a break. Haha!Last edited by kmadden; 02-03-2017 at 01:48 AM.
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02-03-2017, 01:56 AM #5Historically Inquisitive
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Nice, looks to be in decent condition, an early one for sure, 1905-1914, older then yourself! Enjoy!
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02-03-2017, 03:47 AM #6Junior Member
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Martin103, how did you narrow it down to 1905-1914?
I'm curious and I'm trying to learn about Case razors.
Thanks.
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02-03-2017, 03:53 AM #7Senior Member
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You might enjoy looking at the Case razors in this club, and you could even add yours! Nice razor and welcome.
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02-03-2017, 05:06 AM #8Historically Inquisitive
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In 1914 W. R. Case acquired the trademark Tested XX. In 1915 reorganize their entire line up because of the war and used different stamps. Originally Posted by kmadden
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02-04-2017, 04:02 PM #9Thread derailment specialist.
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As far as Case knives go, the "Sons" ( plural ) was used from 1906 on to around 1920 along with a few other marks.
1903-1905 W.R Case and Son was used.
I would imagine the razor was made sometime between 1906 and 1920.
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CASE TESTED XX BROWN & BLACK SWIRL.
Any way to tell its age?
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