This is a gorgeous looking vintage razor.
The custom made scales are made of dyed Tiger Maple, fully treated against water and humidity.
The blade is extremely shiny, clean with no rust, cracks or chips.
Just some barely noticeable residual stains on the blade which doesn't affect anything. Hard to notice.
The marking on the blade and tang are faded but still readable.
Blade centers and closes nicely.
Blade has been cleaned and polished.
The blade measures between 6/8 (heel side) and 7/8 (toe side) - barber's notch
On the front shank it says : Wade & Butcher Sheffield
On the blade it says: Barbers Rattler
Grind: 1/4 hollow - barbers notch
Total weight: 2.5 Oz
Total cutting edge: 3.0 inches
Pins/Washers: Nickel silver, stainless steel, brass
Wedge: Maple
Extremely nice example of a Wade & Butcher.

Successor to Robert Wade; succeeded by Butcher, Brown & Butcher Sheffield - 1818-1890.
This razor dates from before 1890 since from 1890 the word 'England' had to be added to the inscription on the tang. I believe this one to be from around 1850.