Antique store find

Went to the usual shop today. Looking though some stuff I saw this razor sitting there. When I asked about it he had told me that the blade was damaged and had a big chip in the front of the blade.

So I asked to take a look at it to see how bad the damage was.

Here it is; what ya think. A Morley and Sons Clover Leaf in 11/16








I didn't have the heart to tell him he was wrong It was marked $16 so I made him an offer for this damaged razor of $10 and he accepted it. I didn't do a lot of cleaning, just a bit of polishing.

Good deal! But, with that great big chip I think you may have overpaid a bit

You know there are Antique shop owners tossing blades in the trash because
1. They have "ugly" old horn scales
2. They have that same "nasty" chip out of the blade.

Nice save! Congrats

If you decide you want to have a scratch and dent sale on the damaged goods, I can give you $15.

luvmysuper said:

You know there are Antique shop owners tossing blades in the trash because
1. They have "ugly" old horn scales
2. They have that same "nasty" chip out of the blade.

Nice save! Congrats

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Do you think those antique shop owners would let me root through their trash cans?

Shavely Manden said:

Do you think those antique shop owners would let me root through their trash cans?

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Don't think I haven't considered it!

luvmysuper said:

You know there are Antique shop owners tossing blades in the trash because
1. They have "ugly" old horn scales
2. They have that same "nasty" chip out of the blade.

Nice save! Congrats

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In Australia, apparently all old razors that get donated to Op Shops (I think they're called Thrift Shops in the US) get thrown out as it's a Health and Safety issue for the staff, handling used razors.

johnmrson said:

In Australia, apparently all old razors that get donated to Op Shops (I think they're called Thrift Shops in the US) get thrown out as it's a Health and Safety issue for the staff, handling used razors.

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I've never seen or heard of a Straight razor in a US Thrift store (Goodwill/Salvation Army). But I did buy a pair of straights off Goodwill's online auction site awhile back.

Great score!

That is a very nasty chip indeed, if you should have second thoughts send it to me and I will dispose of it in an appropriate manner.

What a fantastic score!

I don't see it where is the chip?

navalha said:

I don't see it where is the chip?

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If you are seriously asking, it is the barbers notch. Apparently the store owner didn't realize that such "chips" are done on purpose...

Excellent find/deal though!

luvmysuper said:

You know there are Antique shop owners tossing blades in the trash because
1. They have "ugly" old horn scales
2. They have that same "nasty" chip out of the blade.

Nice save! Congrats

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Gimme all your ugly horn scales... I love horn... All my straight would have horn if I can find it... Horn, horn, horn.... I had a set of horn scales that was "ugly". A tiny bit of wheel and they are very smooth, honey coloured, look new... I got another one that will have the same fate soon...

+1 good save!

navalha said:

I don't see it where is the chip?

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kehern said:

If you are seriously asking, it is the barbers notch. Apparently the store owner didn't realize that such "chips" are done on purpose...

Excellent find/deal though!

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Yup, the barber notch seems to be the "mistake"... Good think he didn't have a Spanish point!

navalha said:

I don't see it where is the chip?

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Indeed, it is the barbers notch he thought was a chip out of the blade.

WOW! That was what i was wondering, i saw the notch and was wondering where all you guys saw the chip.

What a score, congratulations!