George Wostenholm & Sons Celebrated IXL Straight Razor Sheffield, Horn? Handle

Description

This is an interesting antique Straight Razor.
Straight razor is marked, "
Celebrated IXL" "Rockingham Works" and "
Sheffield" and
was made by
George Wostenholm & Sons.
Rockingham Works was in production from 1694 -1847.
Straight razor has a wooden or horn handle [see below]. The handle is chipped in a few places. Handle is otherwise solid. [see photos].
Blade is 3" long by 3/4" wide and is concave.
This straight razor would be welcome part of any collection.
NOTE: We are selling the straight razor "AS FOUND", There is corrosion on the blade which we have not removed, since some people prefer the antique/vintage look of thee blade. [The blade is shinier than in the photos].
FROM AN EBAY MEMBER:
With the scaling and cracks I would say the scales are horn. A good sanding and soaking in neetsfoot oil should help tremendously. Bug bites can be filled with powdered horn and superglue.
Flat .95 shipping to any USA address.
Returns accepted for unopened/unused products only, unless defective.
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