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The Kropp Manufacturing Company was a London firm that made razors for the world market. Some of their razors were made and ground in Sheffield, some were made in Sheffield, England and ground in Hamburg. Like most razors the exact dates of manufacture for Kropp razors are not available, but the Kropp razor manufacturing date's "life span" is available. From this life span, combined with style, shape, condition, etc., an individual razor's made date can be narrowed down to a fairly close estimate. Kropp's "life span" is available through old dated advertisements and the following published statement; Trademark "Kropp" was used by Osborne, Garrett & Co. (1899 - 1923). Located 51 to 54 Firth Street; 8 to 11 Bateman Street & 34 & 35 Dean Street London W1; & at Birmingham, Glasgow & Manchester. Besides this statement there are copies of dated sale ads available, that show photos of Kropp razors as far back as 1890, and up to 1949. Based on the style, shape, condition, etc., criteria for this razor a fairly close estimate is that it was made during the 2nd quarter of the 1900's. Kropp made razors of the highest quality and today are still well known and sought after for their great shaving ability.