I was out today, and found this one at an antique store. Cant find much about it on the internet, maybe im not typing the right stuff in. Does anyone know anything about it? thanks! Attachment 77277Attachment 77278
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I was out today, and found this one at an antique store. Cant find much about it on the internet, maybe im not typing the right stuff in. Does anyone know anything about it? thanks! Attachment 77277Attachment 77278
On the back of the blade, it says it was made by Feist & Co, Solingen, Germany, The famous Kayser Ellison & co, Sheffield Steel. The makers mark says Taylor Brothers, Hamilton, Canada.
Welcome to SRP.
Taylor Brothers was in Hamilton, Canada. They were the largest maker of cutlery in Canada in the early 1920's.
The firm was founded by Enoch Taylor when he came to Canada from Sheffield in 1885.E. Taylor died in 1906, and his sons took over the management.
The manufacture of razors was started in 1916. In 1919, when demand for razors decreased, they added butcher knives and house slicers to their manufacturing.
The company was closed in 1922.
P.S. Can we see the photo of the stamps(both sides)?
I have one very much like it. The back scales were broke so I had max do 'er up for me.
I'll double check what my tang says as well. Looks like a rebranding of a very similar razor.
Interesting history.:)
Kayser Ellison & Co. is metallurgical plant in Sheffield. It was founded in 1825, and as I know, it's still in business.
Ok. It's blade steel.
And now we have two makers, really makers. They were not importers or like this.
A. Feist & Co. was founded in 1850, in Solingen. Registered 28th December, 1894.
During 1875-1890, the company name was Moon Cutlery Works.
In 1928, they added to the name Lunawerk.
The company was in business till 1948.
P.S. I can't understand, who really made this razor, Taylor Brothers or A. Feist & Co.
But the razor was made during period 1916-1922.
So if mine says Lunawerk and his doesn't, his is older?
Awesome resource!
Great find!
Thanks for all the assistance, thats some interesting stuff! I am working on getting some pictures of the stamps, but all the cameras I have at the moment dont quite have the resolutions needed. should be up in a few hours though. Thanks again!
On the back tang mine reads
and the front, along with a stoic looking moon surrounded by four stars, readsQuote:
THIS RAZOR IS GUARANTEED TO BE MADE OF
KAYSER, ELLISON & CO.'S
HIGHEST CLASS SHEFFIELD STEEL
FULLY HOLLOW GROUND IN SOLINGEN GERMANY
Quite possibly one of the most verbose tang stamps I've ever seen.Quote:
LUNA
A.FEIST&Cie
LUNAWERK
SOLINGEN GERMANY
Hopefuls helps in some way.
bassguy, everything is right here.
The razor was made by A.FEIST & Cie LUNAWERK of Solingen from KAYSER, ELLISON & CO.'S steel.
Trademark Luna (reg.1903, pat.72000).
The razor was made 1928-1948.
But, on the razor at the beginning of the thread there is one more stamp - Taylor Brothers.
Or I've not understood properly. Maybe, only box by Taylor Brothers?
the back tang mark on mine is similiar, but doesnt say hollow ground. the front mark says "Taylor Brothers, Hamilton, Canada"
still no pics, sorry. im working on it.
Here are some Pics of both sides of the tang, had to ask a friend with a decent camera to take em:
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Hmmm.... I think Kayser Ellison made razors for several people or companies.
Offtopic:
I got one where on the one side stands" Max Schuckar The Hague", and on the other side kayser ellisson.Link
Kayser, Ellison & Co. made steel for razors, knives, and etc., and for many firms.
Jabiga, I can only surmise about your razor.
The razor was made by A. Feist & Co. for Taylor Brothers from Kayser, Ellison & Co. steel.
I can't date your razor now, because I've found some interesting moments in the Kayser, Ellison & Co. history.
I'll inform you later.
Distant relatives of mine, based in Hamilon, ON. They were cousins of Gilbert Taylor who had an airplane company called Taylorcraft in Ohio back between the wars.Quote:
Originally Posted by manah
--Derek Rubinoff
