Thomas Shaw

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This razor was made by Thomas Shaw, probably of Sheffield, around 1840. The blade has the look and ‘feel’ of cast steel and is a 6/8+ full wedge with a slight sweep to its length. It’s obvious that this razor lay closed somewhere for a very long time - the line of light surface pitting follows exactly that of the line of closure. However, the blade is in fine shape, the edge surprisingly good with no nicks or cracks - it should certainly be possible to restore to shave-readiness though this would take time.

Scales are natural horn, with evidence of delamination but in otherwise good order with no pin cracks or missing bits. The two brass pins are tight and the action good. A real old warrior. Supplied in new plain black razor box.