FREDERICK REYNOLDS - SHEFFIELD - 6/8 - Half Hollow - Faux Tortoise
This is a stunning looking vintage razor.
The custom made scales are made of Faux Tortoise with jade G10 wedge.
The blade is extremely shiny, clean with no rust, cracks, chips or disturbing stains.
There are several barely noticeable residual shallow micro surface pits left on the blade which are not an issue and don't affect anything.
Blade holds normal hone wear.
Blade has been cleaned and polished.
The blade measures 6/8 - barber's notch
T
oe side of the blade is a bit narrower.
Grind: Half Hollow ground
Total weight: 2.0 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.7 inches
Pins/Washers: Nickel silver, stainless steel, brass.
Wedge: G10
Jade
Third pin: Flat head - Torx screws T8
On the front shank it says: Manufactured by Frederick Reynolds F.R. - Sheffield
Blade closes and centers nicely.
FREDERICK REYNOLDS Birmingham In business in 1892
It doesn't say 'England' on the tang which was required after 1890 due to new import laws.
I believe this razor to be somewhere between 1850-1870.
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