Civil War–Era Straight Razor — W. & S. Butcher, Sheffield  “The Celebrated American Razor” Philadelphia Works / SOLD

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Civil War–Era Straight Razor — W. & S. Butcher, Sheffield 
“The Celebrated American Razor” | Philadelphia Works 

 

Straight razor manufactured by the prominent Sheffield firm W. & S. Butcher. The blade is clearly stamped “Manufactured by W. & S. Butcher, Sheffield”, along with the desirable arched mark “Celebrated for Use India Steel Razor”, denoting high-quality crucible steel prized for its durability and keen edge. The reverse tang bears the “Philadelphia Works” designation, reflecting Butcher’s American-market branding rather than domestic manufacture.

 

The razor retains its original dark horn scales with deeply impressed panels reading “The Celebrated American Razor” and “Philadelphia Works.” 

This razor is a deaccession from the Texas museum.
 

 

Inventory Number: EDG 138 

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A vintage straight razor with a worn metal blade and a dark handle engraved with "PHILADELPHIA WORKS.
Close-up of a straight razor handle with the words "PHILADELPHIA WORKS" engraved on it.
A vintage straight razor with a wooden handle engraved "PHILADELPHIA WORKS" and a partially open metal blade.
A vintage straight razor with a worn metal blade and a dark handle, featuring engraved text on both the blade and handle.
Close-up of a black straight razor handle with the engraved text "THE CELEBRATED AMERICAN RAZOR.
Close-up of a metal blade with the engraved text "CELEBRATED SINE FOR USE INDIA STEEL RAZOR." The blade shows signs of wear and tarnish.
Close-up of a metal blade stamped with "MANUFACTURED BY WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD" and attached to a handle with a brass rivet.
Close-up of a metal blade with the engraved text "CELEBRATED FINE FOR USE INDIA STEEL RAZOR.

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