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T.R. Cadman & Sons - Bengall
Hello all,
Let me start by saying I know nothing about straight razors. :)
I am researching my family tree and have an intriguing Great Uncle Called John (Jack) Grant, who seemed to have a mysterious past that he kept secret from the family.
My uncle has sent me this T.R. Cadman & Sons Bengall straight razor owned by Jack with a different name engraved on it.
I was hoping an expert could help shed some light on this razor as the engraving says:
"Made expressly for
Tom Grant
Cunnamulla".
Followed by a flower engraving and "BENGALL".
(Cunnamulla is a place in Queensland, Australia).
The other side says:
"T.R. Cadman & Sons
Sheffield, England"
Did people order these from England and have them shipped specially?
Can the razor be dated based on the detailing? It has a small flower-like design.
I apologise for the photos not being very sharp, I'm bad at photography! lol.