An old Darwin razor, Sheffield made. Anyone remember the company?

[Nina-Sheff]

Hi I read ur post re Darwin of Sheffield. I have inherited a 1920's Straight Blade Razor which is in mint condition. It was my grandfather's, who bought it when it was just made and he & my late father both worked there. I think that the building is still there with the name on it but I don't think the company is still trading. A shame really with some of the beautiful items they produced. I think I have a photo of the factory somewhere, I'll have a look & if I find it I'll try & upload it on here.

[Treedoc]

Thanks Nina, I'd forgotten about this, it's been ten years!! By all means, if you can find any pictures post them.

John

[lottiecass]

Darwin and bean still exist at Parkwood,its a foundry.

[Nina-Sheff]

Darwin was in Tinsley Sheffield I know this as both my father and grandad worked there. My grandad got a straight blade Razor and a watch for 25yrs service to the company wh n he retired. It was never at Packwood.

[old tup]

Never mind your mamby-pamby safety razors our old boy used a cut throat like Sweeny Todds!.It has not so fond memories for me as the leather strop used to sharpen it frequented around my legs when I was in short trousers after I had been a very naughty disobedient little scroat,which happened a lot!.

[cliffsharky]

Darwin was in Tinsley Sheffield I know this as both my father and grandad worked there. My grandad got a straight blade Razor and a watch for 25yrs service to the company wh n he retired. It was never at Packwood.

 

Hi Nina.

been reading this post and made me check an old watch handed down from my Granddad . it's a smith watch and engraved on back Darwins Ltd 34 years faithful service L.A.Sears 1955 sheffield. but thought my Granddad worked in rolling mills. ?.