After 50+ years of collecting straight razors, Robert A. Doyle will be offering at auction his life-time collection of fancy and unusual straight razors. Doyle, an Auctioneer/Appraiser/Real Estate Broker, started collecting at 16 years of age and has just turned sixty-seven. When asked why straight razors? Doyle responded, "They are small, beautiful, historic, one-of-a-kind artistic pieces that are nearly impossible to reproduce. There are no "fakes" to be concerned with." He continued, "It is time to allow others the opportunity to own and enjoy these beautiful shaving tools. The straight razor was the most prized personal tool of men through the ages." Preview is available by appointment at Absolute Auction Center Monday - Friday from 9AM-4PM or online 24 hours.

Copies of the book, Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920) are available.

Payment is due by Thursday, June 28 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, June 29 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice.

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After 50+ years of collecting straight razors, Robert A. Doyle will be offering at auction his life-time collection of fancy and unusual straight razors. Doyle, an Auctioneer/Appraiser/Real Estate Broker, started collecting at 16 years of age and has just turned sixty-seven. When asked why straight razors? Doyle responded, "They are small, beautiful, historic, one-of-a-kind artistic pieces that are nearly impossible to reproduce. There are no "fakes" to be concerned with." He continued, "It is time to allow others the opportunity to own and enjoy these beautiful shaving tools. The straight razor was the most prized personal tool of men through the ages." Preview is available by appointment at Absolute Auction Center Monday - Friday from 9AM-4PM or online 24 hours.

Copies of the book, Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920) are available.

Payment is due by Thursday, June 28 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, June 29 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash, MC, Visa, Discover or good check. You can make credit card payment online by going to your Member Area and selecting your invoice.

*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items.




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$300.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. Imperial Razor. Sterling silver handle having floral decoration on both sides, etched on face of blade "Extra Hollow Germany", marked on tang "Imperial Razor warranted registered 20507 Germany".

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Straight razor. O'Rourke & Hurley. Picked bone handle having metal escutcheon plate in middle, marked on tang "O'Rourke & Hurley Made in Germany".

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Straight razor. H. Hobson. Whale bone handle scales with inlaid pique work of ornate silver pin design. Inlaid metal escutcheon plague in middle, marked on tang "H. Hobson warranted." C-1840’s.

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Straight razor. Mogul. Black pressed horn handle having various designs incl two men on horses jousting, coat of arms, "Cossack", an anchor, shield with cross decoration and man holding pole behind deer, marked on tang having heart and hammer symbols over "Mogul".

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Straight razor. F&B. Sterling silver handle having floral decoration on both sides, marked on back "F&B Sterling 2043", marked on tang "F&B".

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$140.00 – cutthroat

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Straight razor. E. Swift. Mother of pearl handle, etched on face of blade "Extra Quality", marked on tang "E. Swift Brighton".

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$150.00 – shave1

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons. Stag horn handle having metal plague in middle marked "A. Knight, M.D.", etched on face of blade "Military razor", marked on tang "Joseph Rodgers & Sons cutlers to their majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield England", with floral metal pin at bottom of handle.

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Straight razor. Joseph Roberts. Carved and checkered whale bone handle with diamond pattern on both sides, ornate inlaid pique work of silver pins and metal escutcheon plate in middle. Stamped on blade "Patriot razor.” Marked on tang "Joseph Roberts razors warranted Sheffield".

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Straight razor. Frederick Reynolds. Mottled horn handle having metal plague in middle, marked on tang "F. R manufactured by Frederick Reynolds Sheffield".

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Straight razor. W. H. Morley & Sons. Imitation ivory celluloid handle having raised  deer in forest scene decoration, marked on face of blade "Special", marked on tang "W. H. Morley & Sons Clover Brand Germany.” This razor handle pattern is #47 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Geo Wostenholm & Son. Imitation ivory handle having carved cherub with floral designs on scroll decoration on both sides, marked on tang "I-XL Geo Wostenholm & Son Sheffield. Eng." This razor handle pattern is #80 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$12.00 – shave1

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Straight razor. Royal Razor Keen Kutter. Black celluloid handle having metal decoration spelling "Royal", etched on face of blade "Royal Razor E.C. Simmons Keen Kutter", marked on tang "K 419 Keen kutter". This celluloid Handle is quite rare. It is not in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Weck. Presentation two piece Mother of pearl handle with etching "W.J.M. from E.B.P. Sept. 25 - 1907", etched on face of blade "E.Weck-No. 148", marked on tang "Weck Sheffield England.” Two piece pearl panels in each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

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$60.00 – shave1

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Straight razor. J.A. Henckels. Solingen. Raised hunting scene of horse and riders following dogs chasing deer through the woods. Colored in burgundy on imitation ivory. Pile side is fully decorated with symbols: fox head, rifle, crossbow, spears, skull and cross, horn, wreath, etc. This is a symbolic Germanic hunting theme. I have examined five of this pattern. Marked on tang "J.A. Henckels. Solingen. Zwillingswerk 1459 1/2" with maker's mark. This razor handle pattern is #17 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. BU. Sterling silver handle having raised floral decoration, marked on tang interlocking "BU", etched on handle "Sterling 925 Fine BU".

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Straight razor. Electric Cutlery Co. Imitation ivory handle has front side cut-in with owl on branch at head end and raised inlaid metal quarter “man-in-the-moon” with one brass inlaid star, marked on tang "Electric trade mark The Electric Cutlery Co Newark, N.J." This razor handle pattern is #76 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher. Stag horn handle, marked on tang "Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield".

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Straight razor. Believed to be Wade & Butcher. Metal handle having raised floral decoration on both sides with etched monogram "AHA", marked on tang appearing to be "Wade & Butcher" maker's hallmark, marked on side of handle "355" with bell mark.

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Straight razor. Joseph Wostenholm. Carved and checkered whalebone handle with diamond pattern on both sides. Pique work of inlaid silver pin design with escutcheon plate. Stamped on tang "Joseph Wostenholm 14 Steel House Lane.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher. Mother of pearl handle, etched on face of blade "Wade & Butcher", marked on tang "Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England". Two piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

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