#1032 Vintage Straight Razor - B. Richardson Philadelphia 6/8 1839-1849
| Manufacturer | B. Richardson |
| Country of Manufacture | Possibly USA. About half a dozen B.RICHARDSON bowie knives are in existence; he was listed as a cutler in Philadelphia between 1837 and 1843; later listings included "& SON" between 1839-1849. I do not know if later in their business they imported blades; if they did then there's a possibility it was made in England. |
| Cross Side Marking | B. RICHARDSON & SON, PHILADELPHIA |
| Pile Side Marking | N/A |
| Printing/Etch on Blade | N/A |
| Est. Mfg Date | 1839-1849 |
| Blade Width | >6/8" (0.762") |
| Blade Grind | Near Wedge |
| Point | Barber's notch |
| Blade Condition | Some scratches & patina on face; light pitting on faces of blade but nothing serious near edge. |
| Tang Condition | Rust in pivot area |
| Scale Material | Horn, lead wedge |
| Scale Inlay | N/A |
| Scale Condition | Crack in wedge end pile side scale. |
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