A Rare Geo Butler “Spare Moments Safety Razor” NR

 GEORGE BUTLER & CO
Trinity Works, Sheffield, England
ca. 1848-1926. The "ART" trade mark was granted to Butler in 1861.
Butler George and Co. merchants and table and spring knife, razor, scissor, edgetool, steel, & manufacturers, Trinity Works,
4 Trinity street

This cut throat razor has a 5/8”+ 1/4 Hollow ground blade.
It has Black Celluloid scales with a lead spacer.
Engraved on the tang are the words
“GEORGE BUTLER & CO Sheffield, England” & the Key Trademark
On the blade there is “Spare Moments Safety Razor”
this is also on the blade guard.

 Condition.

 Case. Original Case, some wear

 Razor.  I have Cleaned the razor & it has left shallow pitting on the tang, spine & blade, leaving the blade looking a little dull .

 The hone wear is light at less than .5mm. There are no chips or cracks in the blade, the guard is ok & the scales are fine. Not shave ready.

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