Thread: Sheffield Shavers

I have a few Sheffields so here we go.
I just can't find the other pics ATM

Joseph Westby, Sheffield in ivory.





The founder of the company was the son of William Westby, who was a manager and then
partner at Brookes & Crookes. Joseph was apprenticed at the factory.
He was listed as a maker of knives in his own right at Atlantic Works between 1876 and 1888.
A partnership with Charles Swift Levick in Trippet Lane followed, based in Congo Works, Pinfold Street/Trippet Lane, but it was dissolved in 1894. It that year,
Joseph Westby & Co Ltd was established at Congo Works, dealing in cutlery, scissors and electro-plate.
By 1913, J.Westby was listed at Times Buildings in Bow Street, and Trippet Lane.
After WWI, J.Westby moved to Central Works, West Street, and became one of the first firms to introduce stainless steel cutlery.
He died on 10 December 1929, aged 75. The firm moved to Furnival Street during the WWII: it had ceased trading by 1965.
No trademark has been traced, though Westby registered silver marks in 1893(as Westby, Levick & Co.) and 1894(as Joseph Westby & Co.).

I'd like to request admittance.

Picked up a W&B today. Seen better days but hasn't been reworked and still solid as a rock.


Lockwood Brothers


John Clark and Son


Taylor's "eye" Witness Listers Patent.


Harrison Brothers and Howe


Wenborn The Cutler - OXFORD ( says made and ground in Sheffield on back of tang )


Joseph Rodgers


Got a few more that are repeats of posted makers but different models.

SALUD!
Willie

Almost left out the KROPPs
Pretty much unused and covered in goo as found.




Another KROPP




Interesting that boxes say London but the tangs state Sheffield.

The Osborne, Garrett & Co. addresses were:
51 to 54 Firth Street; 8 to 11 Bateman Street & 34 & 35 Dean Street London W1; & at Birmingham, Glasgow & Manchester.

Wullie that kropp in bone scales looks perfect

Originally Posted by manah

The Osborne, Garrett & Co. addresses were:
51 to 54 Firth Street; 8 to 11 Bateman Street & 34 & 35 Dean Street London W1; & at Birmingham, Glasgow & Manchester.

But - they didn't make their own razors. Birmingham was considered a 'posh' address to sell goods (as was London) - many cutlers that sold high-end goods had outlets there. The razors were most likely made for Kropp in Sheffield. At one time they were sent to germany to be ground, at other times they were ground in England - probably as market forces and sensibilities about wartime dictated. The back of the tang tells the story.

They are excellent razors and deserve a better reputation than they have.

Regards,
Neil

A nice day for sure, Five in ivory found at an antique mall *+ Joseph Rodgers and Sons Co.
"Cutlers to Their Majesties" Used prior to 1877. "Norfolk Street" on the blades after 1875.The box could have been any time to 1901

Richard
PS, That is an Eliot in the background that is worth saving.

My WB Chinese:

James Barlow: