A 6/8” Straight Razor by John Clarke. NR

 Manufacturers Info.
John Clarke & Son
Razor manufacturer, 35, and John, inspr. 135 Harvest lane
From Whites Directory of She”ffield 1852 

This cut throat razor has a 6/8” Hollow ground blade
It has black horn scales with a cream spacer & blade top.
Engraved on the tang are the words
 “John Clarke & Son Sheffield NEVA Corporate Mark”
On the blade is “Full hollow Ground”

Condition.

Case. Original Case well worn.

 Razor.  I have Cleaned the razor & it has left some pitting on the tang, spine & blade tip.

The hone wear is light to medium, about .5mm. There are no chips or cracks in the blade & the scales are fine. Not shave ready.

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