Good Morning, everyone!
Just got back from a trip to Michigan to see all the family. While we were at my uncle's house, we looked through some of my Grandfather's stuff from WWII, and a few other old things. There was a small box with some old pocket knives, but there was also a straight razor in there. Of course, I know nothing about straight razors (I use safety razors), so I took a couple pictures to share with you guys, hoping you might be able to help me out.
I've done some Google searches on the brand, Wade & Butcher, but didn't find any resources (most results were links to various shaving forum posts). Sadly, I didn't think to take any measurements, but I did get pictures of the overall razor and a close up of the marking. There were no marks on the handle that I could see, and it also felt somewhat flimsy (perhaps very worn down wood or horn?).
It's still at my uncle's house up in Michigan, but I'm thinking of having him sending it to me so I can send it to an expert for restoration and to try using it myself. It's clearly got some wear on it, as the markings are nowhere near as crisp as some of the ones I've seen when I searched this forum.
Anyway, here are the two pictures, so any help y'all can provide on identification, age, etc., would be greatly appreciated.
Just got back from a trip to Michigan to see all the family. While we were at my uncle's house, we looked through some of my Grandfather's stuff from WWII, and a few other old things. There was a small box with some old pocket knives, but there was also a straight razor in there. Of course, I know nothing about straight razors (I use safety razors), so I took a couple pictures to share with you guys, hoping you might be able to help me out.
I've done some Google searches on the brand, Wade & Butcher, but didn't find any resources (most results were links to various shaving forum posts). Sadly, I didn't think to take any measurements, but I did get pictures of the overall razor and a close up of the marking. There were no marks on the handle that I could see, and it also felt somewhat flimsy (perhaps very worn down wood or horn?).
It's still at my uncle's house up in Michigan, but I'm thinking of having him sending it to me so I can send it to an expert for restoration and to try using it myself. It's clearly got some wear on it, as the markings are nowhere near as crisp as some of the ones I've seen when I searched this forum.
Anyway, here are the two pictures, so any help y'all can provide on identification, age, etc., would be greatly appreciated.
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