Thread: Numbers inside scales??

I was restoring a Joseph Allen and Son razor when I noticed it had the number 77 on the inside of each scale. Anyone ever seen this and know what it means. The scales are not horn.

Seen them many times.means nothing other than perhaps during orig construction.

My guess is that is from manufacturer to determine e which brand and style razor they are for. May not be correct but it sounds good.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Seen them many times.means nothing other than perhaps during orig construction.

Originally Posted by bouschie

My guess is that is from manufacturer to determine e which brand and style razor they are for. May not be correct but it sounds good.

+2. Perhaps the company used similar, but slightly different, scales in assembling razors. A way of easily differentiating between the models.

Thanks! Only been in the game for a year or so and this was the first one I have seen.

I have several Bengalls with different part numbers inside them
Only on the Cell scales but not the Bakelite ones I have

Seen that Numbers often, there could be also TM Names inside the Scales (especially Galalith, a Casein Plastic from the 20s/30s) or the Manufactorers Name (here inside my Gong 7/8").

good answers, i had noticed them but i never really took much time to think about them. thanks again SRP!