Took a gamble last night on a purchase

[Njguy1977]

I took a gamble last night on a quick purchase and decided to show you guys whats coming to the shave den. Its a Joseph Elliot with white bone scales, there is no Sheffield markings just the 2 C's and a Maltese cross and a stamping that says Joseph Elliot Best Silver Steel. Looked pretty old but in decent shape and I liked the blond scales with the pressed "hollow ground razor" stamp that was probably in gold leaf as well. I will post more after I clean this one up and hone it for service. Any info is appreciated and welcomed of course.

Larry

 

[M14Shooter]

Looks good.All you need is a light sanding and quick polish.Then have her honed.Should be a great shaver.

 

[Luecke2326]

Nice

 

[global_dev]

i think that's pressed horn, not bone. still a nice grab!

 

[KW Driver]

yeah, I was going to say horn too. I don't think you could press bone without breaking it. carved, sure.

 

[Njguy1977]

Ok, stupid question, since its probably horn, do I do my usual neatsfoot oil soak/rubdown and polish? I saw it on an auction site and nobody was bidding on it during the last hour. I wound up snagging this for 50% higher then the shipping cost and that wasnt all that much. Couldnt let a piece of history walk on by so I put a low bid and let the dice roll. I also had just delivered a 3.5"x3/4" vintage translucent Arkie and a 4"x2" surgical black Arkie. Hope to use those soon as well.

Larry

 

[global_dev]

since its probably horn, do I do my usual neatsfoot oil soak/rubdown and polish?

sounds like a good plan.

 

[Njguy1977]

Ok, here is the restored razor. I believe in removing little of material as possible so that I don’t modify a blade or the scales and preserve as much of the originality as possible. I do have to say,given the age of this one it’s quite a looker and more impressive in person. Below is the eye candy to ogle over, next it’s off to the stones to be honed.

Larry

 

[M14Shooter]

Well done.She looks real good.

 

[Twelvefret]

Very nice

 

[6Cuda6]

Very very nice!