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Just won this frameback on ebay.
Marsh Brothers & Co.
Pond Works
Sheffield
with Crown over V R
1828-1852
Just needed good cleaning and honing. 3 X 7/8
Original scales with domed washers
Took her for a test shave this morning. Smooth and close. Was going to sell her but after that shave she will replace another razor in my rotation.
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Lovely razor! Enjoy it in good health. I think 75% of my razor collection consists of razors I was going to sell but ended up keeping.
Only other frameback I have is a Gilchrist. Just love the way they shave.
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I think 75% is probably low for me
I really like the shave from a frameback and have three in my rotation; Joseph Rodgers & Sons, William Greaves & Sons and FW Soderen.
That's a beauty, Leonard! Reminds me a little of the Wosty frameback I bought from you (the one I was touching up in the HOTD video). I don't blame you for keeping that one!
Ah yes the classic faux frameback. It’s a beauty.
Gotta love them frameback's, Leonard. I've a variety myself, great shavers IMO
Nice find Leonard. Looks like a keeper to me too.
Nice razor. Looks like a keeper to me.
Marshes & Shepard ran from 1828 to 1850. The company was dissolved in 1850 and became Marsh Brothers & Co. which is the stamp on your razor.
This information comes from Tweedale's Directory. There is about 2 pages of information about the company and the dates don't match yours. Just trying to be helpful with the dates.
MARCH BROS & CO
Pond Works, Sheffield until 1852
Navigation Works, Sheffield ca. 1853 - 1920
MARSHES & SHEPHERD
Sheffield
Pond Works in 1840
1825 - 1850
