Thompson, Henry Street in MOP

Just in from France. The maker is Thompson, and on Henry Street. I'm thinking it is Samuel Thompson at No. 6 Henry (from an 1830 Dublin directory). I'd peg it right around the 1820s-30s based on style.

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Anyway, here it is:

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The plate on the scales is engraved C. Giraudeaux, but I've yet to identify the name. It is quite fancy for the time, the spine at the tang and even the wedge are intricately carved. And the photos don't do the relief casting of the endcaps justice.

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Very nice! Haven't seen MOP like that before.

Is that silver on the scales? Its a looker for sure.

What a beauty, a work of art for sure.

Bob

Very nice! Love the rich man's blades like that.
The whole thing looks extremely heavy!

Thanks for sharing! :bow

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Originally Posted by Gasman

Is that silver on the scales? Its a looker for sure.

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I actually think it's German silver, or a nickel base. It's bonded to the brass scale liners and wasn't tarnished like silver. The piquee pins I'm sure are actual silver.

Even with her age spots it's still a sweeeet find! Very nice!

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Very nice! Love the rich man's blades like that.
The whole thing looks extremely heavy!

Thanks for sharing! :bow

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The owner probably didn't have to shave himself so he didn't mind.