Razor identification help

[ChefJoel]

I just purchased this Joseph Allen and son razor at an antique mall. I was wondering if someone could help me date it,or has any information about it. The blade has an etching on it. The only other information I have is that it said world's fair on the price tag. Anything helps
Thanks,Joel

 

[Legion]

The picture on the blade looks a bit like the Crystal Palace in London?

Based on that, and the style of the razor, I would guess it is from around the time of the 1892 Crystal Palace Electrical Exhibition.

But those sort of trade shows were happening all the time around the world.

List of world's fairs - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[ChefJoel]

Thanks for the info. There is a small chunk out of the handle. I only paid $16 for it. So I think it was a good buy.