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Help identifying razor
Hello folks,
I have posted in a couple of the other forums seeking help identifying a razor I recently purchased at an antique shop. For twenty six dollars I brought home what I thought was a Torrey blade. However, after some feedback from members at the beginners forum it appears to an older razor that is not a Torrey.
Because of the straight scales this razor may be 200 hundred years old, give or take. It also seems to be a stubbed tail. Other than that I know little else about this razor. On its spine is the marking "I-SHAW". I suppose the "I" could be a "J", but it really looks like an "I".
I was planning and having it honed for use, but if it turns out to be more prudent to leave as is I will find a shave-ready in the classifieds. I would like to know if anybody has any idea of the make and more precise age of this razor. I appreciate any help and advice that may be provided.
Thank you,
Pete
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By the design I'd say it's in the 1800's, but can't find it in Goins Encyclopedia. Sorry couldn't give more...
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The I might be a J . Page 193 of standard guide to straight razors shows two names, " Jas Shaw" and "John Shaw" from England. I agree with the timeframe just from other razors I've seen dated from that period look to have similar shape and design. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Thanks for the research, fellas. I finally have snapped a better picture of the stamp. I have another question. I was looking for the stamp on the internet and came across a website "Trademarks on Base-metal Tableware".http://www.sha.org/research_resource...0Tableware.pdf I couldn't find anything specific for straight razors. The marks for John Shaw & Sons does not match what's on my razor. Can somebody tell me if the mark from this site is what is on Shaw's razors from the 1800's?
Thanks again,
Pete
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There is also Joseph Shaw. I've seen one or two by him which - judging the the tang and blade shapes are from the early 1800's... but have been unable to find any actual info on Jos. Shaw.