GEORGE. WOSTENHOLM & SON'S - I-XL- SHEFFIELD - 4/8 - Wedge - Olivewood
This is a an extremely beautiful looking vintage razor in immaculate condition.
The custom made scales are made of olivewood and desert ironwood tapered wedge.
The blade is very shiny, clean with no rust, cracks, chips, stains or disturbing stains.
Blade has been cleaned and polished.
The blade measures 4/8 - barber's notch.
Grind: Wedge - nice subtle smiling edge and spine.
Total weight: 1.3 oz
Total cutting edge: 2.70 inches
Wedge: Desert Ironwood
Hardware: Brass and Silver nickel pins and washers
Blade centers and closes nicely.
On the front shank it says: George Wostenholm & Sons I-XL - Washington Works - Sheffield
Extremely nice condition and example of a George Wotenholm I-XL wedge.
George Wostenholm & Son's: Rockingham Works Sheffield 1694 - Washington Works after 1867.
This company manufactured "Bowie type knifes amongst other kinds of cutlery and goods in other metals.
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