If I had to guess I would say the two with the lighter scales are pre 1810, and the darker scaled ones are ~ 1820. Hard to be 100% sure though.
Nice...Legion, does my no name razor look like a regrind to you? Either way its nice to think that my razor is from the early 1800...kind of boggles the mind...
Kentos,Since all the experts will be chiming in here ill post a mystery razor of mine. It came to me sans scales, in great condition...which led me to believe it was a regrind...also the only hallmark is an anchor...it has a smaller tang, so could it be from the late 1700-early 1800? Its also almost too long...
Wade & Butcher, Early 1800s 1"+ Straight Razor / Chopper - RARE Anchor Mark | eBayKentos,
Sorry to necro this thread, but I was wondering if you were ever able to find any information on this razor? I have one in similar condition and it appears to have the same hallmark on it (the anchor) but cannot find any information about it. The best I can come up with is likely made between 1830 and 1845, I think.
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Clay S, That looks very similar and just might be it. Thanks for pointing me in that direction.
No problem. I'm glad someone found it useful; I did.Animag771, Thanks for the link. That has some very helpful info in it.!
Starting at the top 1 from longest to shortest. The way I look at it, could be wrong with date, The shank I think is the best way to date a razor they get smaller and more grind marks.
1. W. Birks pre 1780 3”1/4
2. Superior Temper No grind on shank 1780-1800 3”1/8
3. Levick 1815 faux tortoise shell 3” 1/16
4. G crown R Best India 1820-30 3”
5. v crown R fine India pre 1890 3”
6. Stamp England Wade and Butcher 1890 +3”
View attachment 894328 Been researching the crown stamp
The stamps of English monarchs. | The Shivering Beggar
And a good way to tell the age of a blade is blade length. The light horn scales is the oldest razor plus there is no grind makes on the shank, is an other way to date them.