Hi all. I’m looking to get my Leresche 77 replated. Does anyone know if this razor is all brass? I see gold color on the head that has worn through, but I’m not sure about the rest of the razor. I know some French razors like Gibbs are not brass and I don’t want to send it out if it’s pot metal or zinc or something weird. Any info is appreciated!
Leresche 77
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This post has a lot of information although I'm not sure about construction. There's a patent in French that might provide what you're looking for?
www.badgerandblade.com
There's another forum with an advertisement for them, but I can't link to it or open it because you have to be a member, but if you search for it you might be able to find the information in there.
The patent itself is available here but it's in French: Espacenet - Original document - https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/originalDocument?CC=FR&NR=786000A&KC=A&FT=D&ND=3&date=19350823&DB=worldwide.espacenet.com&locale=en_EP#
The razors of Kirby Beard and Company
The razors of Kirby Beard & Co. (henceforth KBC) are eminently collectible, and they are excellent shavers as well. Some of the owners of these hard-to-find vintage razors of the 1930s and 1940s consider them to be among the finest ever made. I certainly do. These well-built French-made razors...
www.badgerandblade.com
There's another forum with an advertisement for them, but I can't link to it or open it because you have to be a member, but if you search for it you might be able to find the information in there.
The patent itself is available here but it's in French: Espacenet - Original document - https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/originalDocument?CC=FR&NR=786000A&KC=A&FT=D&ND=3&date=19350823&DB=worldwide.espacenet.com&locale=en_EP#
