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A to Z of Razor manufacturers


Straight Razor Manufacturers and Dates of Operation.
A large part of this list is courtesy of
www.uniclectica.com

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Full list 

G

Gallimore Brothers
(George and Charles), springknife and razor manufacturers,
21 Radford street
From Whites Directory of Derbyshire & Sheffield 1857
Known Razors “Non Known”
Pictures
& info invited!

GARLAND CUTLERY CO.
GERMANY
Model "The improved Eagle Razor"
Known Razors “4 Known” 2 Seen on ebay, 1 on Internet 1 on SRP
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& info invited!

GPPE GARIBALDI
Known Razors “2 Known” Seen on ebay
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GB with a +
Known Razors “
1 Known” Seen on ebay
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& info invited!

Gelle Freres
6, Avenue de l'Opéra Paris France, est 1826
Brothers Augustin & Jean-Baptiste Gelle
Model "American Barber" Frameback Picture link
Known Razors “1 Known” Seen on SRP
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& info invited!

Gelle Freres of Paris France, established in 1826 by the brothers Augustin & Jean-Baptiste Gelle after purchase of formulas and shop which previously belonged to Fargeon Jeune, descendant of perfumer to Louis XV. Augustin's father in law, Emile Lecaron succeeded him. The company became a major exporter and produced luxurious presentations. They were awarded many prizes and the gold medal in 1925. Source  http://myworld.ebay.ca/cleopatra*s_boudoir/


Catalog scans
http://razorland55.free.fr/gelle.htm

 

GEM CUTLERY CO.
34 Reade St., New York City
ca. 1903-1907; later became the Gem Safety Razor Co.
Known Razors “1 Known” Seen on Internet
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GENEVA CUTLERY CO.
Geneva, New York
By 1912, the largest US manufacturer of razors. In 1928, firm reorganized
as Geneva Cutlery Inc.
Used "
GENCO" trademark
“Genco Master Barber” Razor
Seneca Chie” Razor
ca. 1902-1935
GENCO ARMY & NAVY GENEVA N.Y.
Genco after 1936 its a Case before that its from Geneva Cutlery info SRP
Known Razors “Many Known” Seen on Internet, ebay & on SRP
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George V Crown.
Sheffield Trademark a Broadsword
Known Razors “1 Known” Picture Link

M. George & Co
Sheffield
Known Razors “1 Known” Seen on ebay
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GERMANIA CUTELRY WORKS
Germany
ca. 1896-1938. In 1938, the Nazi leadership seized the company.
Models “Uncle Sam” "Oxford" Imperial” Razor, Warranted, Registered 20507,Germany
Known Razors “Several Known” Seen on Internet, ebay & on SRP
Pictures & info invited!

Giesen & Forsthoff Website
Solingen Germany
1920 -  Now Models "Timor"
Known Razors “Several Known”
Seen on Internet, ebay, B&B & on SRP
Pictures & info invited!

Gilbert Brothers,
(William) razor manufacturers, 107 Eyre street
From Whites Directory of Sheffield 1852

Gilbert William razor manufacturer, (G. Brothers ;) house: Oaks bank
From Whites Directory of Sheffield 1852

Known Razors “Non Known”
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WM. GILCHRIST
1851: New York City; 1852: Jersey City; 1861: Philadelphia
Used "RAZOR STEEL" trademark
Lincoln was carrying a Gilchrist pocket knife when he was assassinated
ca. 1851-1861

Known Razors “Several Known”
Seen on Internet, ebay & on SRP
Pictures & info invited!

Gimay XXX
Germany Sure
ly X Best Quality
Retailed by C. “Sharp” Stevens 615 Prospect Ave Cleveland Ohio USA

Known Razors “
1 Known” Seen on ebay
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The Gleason Company
Yonkers, NY USA
Known Razors “1 Known” Seen on ebay
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Chas F. Giesser,
Buffalo NY, made in Germany.
Known Razors “1 Known” Seen on ebay
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Gong
Wald Solingen Gemany
"
Solinger Magnetstahl"
Known Razors “
Many Known” Pictures Link1 Link2
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GOLDEN RULE CUTLERY CO. (G.R.C.)
Chicago, Illinois
ca. 1911-1921
Known Razors “1 Known” Seen on ebay
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Harris-Goar
Mfg. Co. of Kansas City, Mo.

Straight Razor Ornate NUDE on Scales
Advertisement on the blade
"We sell Elgin Watches on credit Write for free Catalogue"
Known Razors “
Several Known” Seen on ebay, on Internet & on SRP
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& info invited!

A. GRAEF Retailer?
320 Broadway, New York City
Inventory manufactured by Wester & Butz, Solingen, Germany
ca. 1905-1908
Known Razors “Non Known”
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Grafin
Germany
Known Razors “1 Known” Seen on ebay
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CHARLES G. GRAH
Models "Gun Metal"
Indianapolis, Indiana
ca. 1889-1925

Known Razors “
1 Known” Seen on ebay
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Grah & Plumacher
Soligen-Weyer establish 1919
Models "Gotta" "Blue Diamond" Black Smith"
Known Razors “Several Known” Seen on ebay, Internet & on SRP
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& info invited! Gotta1, Gotta2, Gotta3

Gray & Dudley hardware Co
Nashville
Tennessee
MANUFACTURERS, JOBBERS AND
RETAILERS OF
Hardware, Stoves, Saddlery, Cutlery,
House furnishings
Athletic Goods and
Associate Lines
Razors
Made by Fritz Braght Sollingen Germany

Known Razors “
1 Known” Seen on ebay
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& info invited!

WILLIAM GREAVES Short History
Sheffield
1780-1816
("Old Sheffield Razors" by Lummus. Antiques, December 1922 p.261-267)

WILLIAM GREAVES
Sheaf Works, Sheffield

ca. 1820 - 1858

WILLIAM GREAVES AND SONS
Sheffield
Built the Sheaf Works (first large factory in Sheffield) in 1823-6
1816 - 1850
("Old Sheffield Razors" by Lummus. Antiques, December 1922 p.261-267)

GREAVES, W & SONS
THOMAS TURTON & SONS LTD
Sheaf Works, Sheffield
ca. 1845 - at least 1919

GREIST MANUFACTURING COMPANY
New Haven, Connecticut
Razors from ca. 1921-1940, after merging with AC Penn.
Known Razors “Non Known”
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GRIFFIN CUTLERY WORKS
Bridgeport, Connecticut, main offices in New York, New York. Briefly in Worcester, Massachusetts from 1919-1921.
ca. 1893 to the present.

Known Razors “Non Known”
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Griffon Cutlery Works History
Models “XX 60” "XX 59"
"60 Rex Tonsor" “Carbo Magnetic”
Griffon Cutlery Works produced razors from 1893-1921.
Although they are documented as making razors most seem to be stamped Germany!
They claimed their magnetized blade had some kind of secret
mojo that drew whiskers to its blade.

Known Razors “
3 Known” Seen on ebay
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& info invited!

GRS
Solingen Germany
Models “9210 Craftsman”
Known Razors “2 Known” 1 Seen on ebay & 1 on SRP
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Other Manufacturers beginning with G Pictures & Information invited.

 

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