FREDERICK REYNOLDS - SHEFFIELD - 6/8 - 3/4 Hollow - G10 Tiger Stripe
This is a stunning looking vintage razor in excellent condition.
The custom made scales are G10 Tiger Stripe with tapered G10 Hunter Orange wedge.
The blade is extremely shiny, clean with no rust, cracks, chips or disturbing stains.
Blade is in a beautiful condition cinsidering it's over a hundreds year old.
Blade holds normal hone wear.
Blade has been cleaned and polished.
The blade measures 6/8 - barber's notch
Grind: 3/4 Hollow ground
Total weight: 1.9 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.75 inches
Pins/Washers: Nickel silver, stainless steel, brass + 3rd pin.
Wedge: G10 Hunter Orange
On the front shank it says: Manufactured by Frederick Reynolds F.R. - Sheffield
Blade sits snug between the scales and closes nicely. Maybe a slight tendency to move sideways when closing but always ends up nicely between the scales.
Extremely gorgeous and beautiful example of a Frederick Reynolds.
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 1870-1890.
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