1800c Buffalo Horn- Privately Design Masonic Razor Antique stub-tail straight razor, dating from the early-19th century (circa 1800), featuring a wedge-shaped steel blade and pressed buffalo horn scales (handle) decorated with symbolic or Masonic Pre-Civil war Era Perfectus - Latin Word When held up to a bright light source like a window, buffalo horn reveals a beautiful, warm amber-to-honey translucency with dark, smoky streaks. *1780s razors are widely known for having almost no "monkey tail" (the curved extension at the end of the tang used for your pinky finger). The razor in the image has a short, stubby, or blunt tail tip typical of pre-1800 designs. *The stamp on the tang reads H. Hobson Warranted. The use of "Warranted" or "Cast Steel" was heavily popularized between 1740 and 1830 to show that high-grade crucible steel was being utilized. **Objects:** All the objects included in this auction originate from my family’s private used collection, which has been passed down through generations of true Masons. **Important Information:** Please be aware that there is a possibility of damage, delays, or additional fees associated with local courier transportation, customs checks, and taxes. The recipient of the parcel is responsible for paying the applicable customs charges, duties, or taxes in the destination country. **Parcel Handling:** Parcels will be held by customs until any outstanding payments have been made. Any payments not received may result in the parcel being returned, delayed, or, in extreme cases, destroyed. If the parcel is destroyed, no refund will be issued. **Refused or Unpaid Parcels:** Refused or unpaid parcels will be returned to me, and it may take up to a month for me to resend them back to the buyer. If the full postage fees are not paid again, the parcel will not be send and case will be reported to Catawiki. **Missing or Incorrect Address Parcels:** Parcels with missing or incorrect addresses will be returned to me. This process may take up to a month, and only a resend to the buyer will be possible if the full postage fees are paid.