Is this a old (1800's) French wedge type razor?

[Heljen]

Hello all,

I bought a box of old shaving supplies and this one was in it. It appears to be a French true or near wedge razor. But the tail is shorter than my other razors. Could it be that this is a older type? And does anybody know the brand?

The markings are:
BOURGADE - TARRY
TH. ERS FRANCE

On the other side:
ENDLESS CUTTING

 

[Luc]

Looks like it, a Thiers, France

 

[Heljen]

Thank you Luc. I believe it's quite a nice find or are there razors very common?

 

[BakerAndBadger]

Hi Heljen,

loads of knife and razor makers came out of Thiers. Don't know if this is a common maker - haven't seen it myself before. Would think it'll take a nice edge, maybe a couple of layers of tape will help.
The shorter tail may well indicate and older razor but no idea when. As far as collectibility I guess it's not a hugely collectible straight, not a TI for instance, so if I were you I'd hone and use it.

 

[Luc]

From what I found, this particular 'Endless Cutting' stamp was registered on the 11th January 1912. http://www.marques-de-thiers.fr/3c/3925_3927.jpg

 

[Heljen]

From what I found, this particular 'Endless Cutting' stamp was registered on the 11th January 1912. http://www.marques-de-thiers.fr/3c/3925_3927.jpg

Thank you very much for the info Luc. I will sand it down and hone it up when I have some time.

 

[Luc]

Thank you very much for the info Luc. I will sand it down and hone it up when I have some time.

No worries, post some pictures when you are done!

 

[goatee]

Looks like it, a Thiers, France

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