razor info

[invisabill1958]

I was cleaning up in attic came across a cupple of razors and strap can any one tell me anything about them one is pretty old by looking at it wade&butchet that is the old one.the second one is still in a box ,Fridr.Baurmann&sohne the belt has MARGO Quality finishing side under that it has 629 with like a wreath 3/4 of the way around it under that has price $2.

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[gadgetgeek]

thats some nice looking gear! the razors look pretty rust free too, which is very awesome. pretty cool vintage strop, if it doesn't have any nicks in it, a little neatsfoot oil, and your in business! They are defiantly vintage, not too sure how old though.
try straightrazorplace.com, lots of experts (and guys with more money than me who'd give you an offer)
Lucky guy.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Wade & Butcher is top class! Not sure about the other, but it looks like a fine piece! You wouldn't be able to post more detailed photographs of the blades, markings, pivots, and handle scale conditions would you?

 

[invisabill1958]

http://s654.photobucket.com/albums/uu264/invisabill1958/razor%20stuff/here are some more pic I was asking becauce I did not want to through them out if they might be worth something thanks guys

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

In their present state they wouldn't go for a ton since razors tend to be valuable only if mint, near mint, or rare. However, they would make phenomenal "user" blades. Any close-ups of the edges themselves? Any chips, dings, or warps in the edges? If you want to pretty up the horn(?) handle scales on the Wade & Butcher you can gently buff it with a fingernail polishing pad not a fingernail file! Since horn is the same material as your fingernails, a polishing pad can really bring out a nice shine. Only clean or modify the razors if you plan on using them. And then, do it VERY carefully. Straight razors are very delicate, and it's easy to accidentally damage them. This damage can often times ruin the razor.

If you were just planning on getting rid of them if they weren't worth much, send me a pm. I'd rather put the elbow grease into restoring them than see them go in the trash!