Edwd Atkinson? Info?

Discussion in 'Straight Razors' started by Billy Goatee, Jul 21, 2015.

  1. Billy Goatee

    Billy Goatee Well-Known Member

    I purchased this razor for a couple bucks to learn how to hone.

    Any Straight Razor gurus here?

    I can't find any info on the maker, but have narrowed dates down.

    I can't seem to find any information on the maker, but I am able, I believe, to date it. V 'crown ' R mark was during the reign of Queen Victoria, 1837-1901.

    'England' is not on the blade, so prior to 1891.
    (McKinley Tariff Act)

    Am I correct in my date of 1837 - 1891?[​IMG][​IMG]
     
    Billy Goatee, Jul 21, 2015
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  2. Mr. Oldschool

    Mr. Oldschool Johnny Dangerously

    I don't really know, but cool razor! Your logic seems right to me. The razor doesn't look like there is a ton of hone wear. If the edge isn't damaged in a manner the camera doesn't catch, you might be able to make it shave useable again. Too bad the scales are so bad, but maybe a good candidate for rescaling and restoring to use...
     
    Mr. Oldschool, Jul 22, 2015
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  3. cubancigar2000

    cubancigar2000 Well-Known Member

    If Neil were still alive he would have a ton of info to share
     
    cubancigar2000, Jul 22, 2015
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  4. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Many times cutlery manufacturers made much more than they seem to do today. Most made straight razors to add to their lines of work.

    Well lets look here for a start.

    ATKINSON BROTHERS
    SheffieldActive at Milton Works-Lion Works, Nowbray St, Sheffield from c. 1879. The firm used the trade mark IN MIND and BRILLO

    http://www.taylors1000.com/manufacturers/manufacturers_all.htm


    ATKINSON BROS., Milton Works Sheffield ea. 1845 - (1919) Cutlery of all kinds Ref. 1892, 1919

    http://www.sha.org/assets/documents/Trademarks on Base-Metal Tableware.pdf

    More:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beehive_Works
     
    GDCarrington, Jul 22, 2015
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