Straight Razor Auction Ending 6/26

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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#21 – Straight razor. Sterling silver handle having raised floral decoration and monogram appearing to be ...

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#21 – Straight razor. Sterling silver handle having raised floral decoration and monogram appearing to be "CHR", marked on handle "Sterling 114"

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Straight razor. Sterling silver handle having raised floral decoration and monogram appearing to be "CHR", marked on handle "Sterling 114"

#22 – Straight razor. Straight razor. E. Swift. Mother of pearl handle, etched on face of blade "Extra Qua...

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#22 – Straight razor. Straight razor. E. Swift. Mother of pearl handle, etched on face of blade "Extra Quality", marked on tang "E. Swift Brighton". Two piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

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Straight razor. Straight razor. E. Swift. Mother of pearl handle, etched on face of blade "Extra Quality", marked on tang "E. Swift Brighton". Two piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

#23 – Straight razor. Imitation ivory handle has cut-in pattern of scroll and oval with painted green back...

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#23 – Straight razor. Imitation ivory handle has cut-in pattern of scroll and oval with painted green background and hand-painted deer on ridge. Pile side of flat handle is colored green and textured, marked on tang appearing to be "Brothers Sheffield". This razor handle pattern is #85 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. Imitation ivory handle has cut-in pattern of scroll and oval with painted green background and hand-painted deer on ridge. Pile side of flat handle is colored green and textured, marked on tang appearing to be "Brothers Sheffield". This razor handle pattern is #85 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#24 – Straight razor. The Tower Brand. Picked bone handle having metal escutcheon plate in middle, marked ...

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#24 – Straight razor. The Tower Brand. Picked bone handle having metal escutcheon plate in middle, marked on tang appearing to be "675 The Tower Brand" with lighthouse mark on onside and "John S. Holler & Co." on other.

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Straight razor. The Tower Brand. Picked bone handle having metal plague in middle, marked on tang appearing to be "675 The Tower Brand" with lighthouse mark on onside and "John S. Holler & Co." on other.

#25 – Straight razor. Electric Cutlery Co. Sterling silver handle having raised floral decoration and mono...

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#25 – Straight razor. Electric Cutlery Co. Sterling silver handle having raised floral decoration and monogram appearing to be "JGL" marked "Sterling 331", marked on tang "Electric Cutlery Co. Newark N.J.".

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Straight razor. Electric Cutlery Co. Sterling silver handle having raised floral decoration and monogram appearing to be "JGL" marked "Sterling 331", marked on tang "Electric Cutlery Co. Newark N.J.".

#26 – Straight razor. Keen Kutter Simmons Hardware Co. Keen Kutter aluminum handle having raised woman and...

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$110.00 – hone2

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#26 – Straight razor. Keen Kutter Simmons Hardware Co. Keen Kutter aluminum handle having raised woman and floral decoration, etched on pile side "Keen Kutter", marked on face of blade "Keen Kutter" and tang "1026 Simmons Hardware Co. Germany".

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Straight razor. Keen Kutter Simmons Hardware Co. Keen Kutter aluminum handle having raised woman and floral decoration, etched on pile side "Keen Kutter", marked on face of blade "Keen Kutter" and tang "1026 Simmons Hardware Co. Germany".

#27 – Straight razor. Remiehneppo Oppenheimer. Mother of pearl handle having metal escutcheon plate in mid...

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$60.00 – b68

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#27 – Straight razor. Remiehneppo Oppenheimer. Mother of pearl handle having metal escutcheon plate in middle, marked on tang "Remiehneppo 5612". Three piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

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Straight razor. Remiehneppo Oppenheimer. Mother of pearl handle having metal plague in middle, marked on tang "Remiehneppo 5612". Three piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

#28 – Straight razor. The J.R. Torrey Co. Metal handle having shell decoration, marked on tang "The J.R. T...

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$250.00 – hone2

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#28 – Straight razor. The J.R. Torrey Co. Metal handle having shell decoration, marked on tang "The J.R. Torrey Co Worcester, Mass". Believed to be sterling. There are no markings.

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Straight razor. The J.R. Torrey Co. Metal handle having shell decoration, marked on tang "The J.R. Torrey Co Worcester, Mass". Believed to be sterling. There are no markings.

#29 – Straight razor. Caraboolab & Co. Imitation ivory handle having raised floral decoration on both side...

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$25.00 – ironman66

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#29 – Straight razor. Caraboolab & Co. Imitation ivory handle having raised floral decoration on both sides, marked on tang "Caraboolab & Co Cleveland, O." : 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. Caraboolab & Co. Imitation ivory handle having raised floral decoration on both sides, marked on tang "Caraboolab & Co Cleveland, O." : 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.

#30 – Straight razor. F&B. Sterling silver handle having floral decoration on both sides, marked on back "...

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$250.00 – quicksilver42

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#30 – Straight razor. F&B. Sterling silver handle having floral decoration on both sides, marked on back "F&B Sterling 3319", marked on tang "F&B".

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Straight razor. F&B. Sterling silver handle having floral decoration on both sides, marked on back "F&B Sterling 3319", marked on tang "F&B".

#31 – Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co. Aluminum handle having raised decoration of woman, f...

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$130.00 – hone2

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#31 – Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co. Aluminum handle having raised decoration of woman, flowers, shells, and water, marked on back and face of blade "Defender", marked on tang "Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co Germany".

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co. Aluminum handle having raised decoration of woman, flowers, shells, and water, marked on back and face of blade "Defender", marked on tang "Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co Germany".

#32 – Straight razor. Black pressed horn handle having raised decoration of men with rifles on both sides,...

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$100.00 – whisper

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#32 – Straight razor. Black pressed horn handle having raised decoration of men with rifles on both sides, front marked "Charging" and "Morning", back marked "Shooting" and "Evening", etched on face of blade an anchor with geometric pattern, marked on tang "Refined-Steel".

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Straight razor. Black pressed horn handle having raised decoration of men with rifles on both sides, front marked "Charging" and "Morning", back marked "Shooting" and "Evening", etched on face of blade an anchor with geometric pattern, marked on tang "Refined-Steel".

#33 – Straight razor. Wade & Butcher. Mother of pearl handle, etched on face of blade "Wade & Butcher", ma...

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$90.00 – hone2

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#33 – 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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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.

#34 – Straight razor. Norvell-Shapleigh Hdwe. Imitation ivory handle having painted raised decoration of A...

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#34 – Straight razor. Norvell-Shapleigh Hdwe. Imitation ivory handle having painted raised decoration of American flags and ship with sails, marked on tang "Norvell-Shapleigh Hdwe St. Louis, Made in Germany". This razor handle pattern is #23 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. Norvell-Shapleigh Hdwe. Imitation ivory handle having painted raised decoration of American flags and ship with sails, marked on tang "Norvell-Shapleigh Hdwe St. Louis, Made in Germany". This razor handle pattern is #23 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#35 – Straight razor. Bengall. Carved, shaped whalebone handle having bulls eye designs on both sides, etc...

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#35 – Straight razor. Bengall. Carved, shaped whalebone handle having bulls eye designs on both sides, etched on handle "IAIS", marked on tang "Bengall cast steel". Very unusual handle. The only one I have ever seen in this shape and with this design.

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Straight razor. Bengall. Carved, shaped whalebone handle having bulls eye designs on both sides, etched on handle "IAIS", marked on tang "Bengall cast steel". Very unusual handle. The only one I have ever seen in this shape and with this design.

#36 – Straight razor. Joseph Elliot. Mother of pearl handle, marked on tang "Joseph Elliot silver steel". ...

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#36 – Straight razor. Joseph Elliot. Mother of pearl handle, marked on tang "Joseph Elliot silver steel". Three piece carved pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

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Straight razor. Joseph Elliot. Mother of pearl handle, marked on tang "Joseph Elliot silver steel". Three piece carved pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

#37 – Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons. Sterling silver handle having etched monogram "HLV", etched o...

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#37 – Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons. Sterling silver handle having etched monogram "HLV", etched on face of blade "The Royal Razor", marked on tang "Joseph Rodgers & Sons cutlers to their majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield England".

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons. Sterling silver handle having etched monogram "HLV", etched on face of blade "The Royal Razor", marked on tang "Joseph Rodgers & Sons cutlers to their majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield England".

#38 – Straight razor. Wade & Butcher. Stag horn handle, marked on tang "Manufactured by Wade & Butcher She...

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$140.00 – whisper

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

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

#39 – Straight razor. Van Camp Hdwe & Ipon Co. Imitation ivory handle having raised floral decoration, mar...

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$40.00 – hone2

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#39 – Straight razor. Van Camp Hdwe & Ipon Co. Imitation ivory handle having raised floral decoration, marked on tang "Knight of Honor" and "Van Camp Hdwe & Ipon Co. Indianapolis, Ind. Made in Germany". This razor handle pattern is #111 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. Van Camp Hdwe & Ipon Co. Imitation ivory handle having raised floral decoration, marked on tang "Knight of Honor" and "Van Camp Hdwe & Ipon Co. Indianapolis, Ind. Made in Germany". This razor handle pattern is #111 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#40 – Straight razor. Rodgesson Shields. Imitation ivory double blade razor having anchor and geometric de...

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#40 – Straight razor. Rodgesson Shields. Imitation ivory double blade razor having anchor and geometric decoration, marked on tangs "Rodgesson Shields".

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Straight razor. Rodgesson Shields. Imitation ivory double blade razor having anchor and geometric decoration, marked on tangs "Rodgesson Shields".

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