Straight Razor Auction Ending 4/30

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. Up for bid now are 240 lots of the finest, unique celluloid handled razors featured in Doyle’s book, Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920), published in 2005. Also offered are additional pieces that were found after the book was published and some original cutlery advertising display cases. Doyle, an Auctioneer/Appraiser/Real Estate Broker, started collecting at 16 years of age and turns sixty-seven this month. 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 Wednesday, May 2 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, May 4 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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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. Up for bid now are 240 lots of the finest, unique celluloid handled razors featured in Doyle’s book, Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920), published in 2005. Also offered are additional pieces that were found after the book was published and some original cutlery advertising display cases. Doyle, an Auctioneer/Appraiser/Real Estate Broker, started collecting at 16 years of age and turns sixty-seven this month. 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 Wednesday, May 2 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, May 4 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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#23 – Straight razor. Petrus, Saad & Bros. Made in Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised sailing ship in center flanked by waving flags. Pile side is rounded and plain. Note: This particular pattern has the words “The Meteor” and “1902” in the dividing area between the sailboat and flags. All seven of the other patterns I inspected were plain, devoid of name and date, in that same area. The makers of the other seven patterns included Antoni Tadross (2), H. Boker, Keschner Solingen, Wm. Morley & Sons, Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Co. and Thomas Mfg. Rare. This razor is commemorating the christening & launching of Kaiser Wilhelm's yacht in 1902 in Newark Bay in 1902. President Roosevelt and the Mayor of New York were in attendance. http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/577351/Christening-and-Launching-Kaiser-Wilhelm-s-Yacht-Meteor-/full-synopsis.html. This ship had both the flags of Germany and America displayed on it when launched with lots of international dignitaries in attendance. This is razor # 23 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920).", published in 2005 and written by Robert A. Doyle. (Last 3 images for informational purposes, not part of Lot offering)

Straight razor. Petrus, Saad & Bros. Made in Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised sailing ship in center flanked by waving flags. Pile side is rounded and plain. Note: This particular pattern has the words “The Meteor” and “1902” in the dividing area between the sailboat and flags. All seven of the other patterns I inspected were plain, devoid of name and date, in that same area. The makers of the other seven patterns included Antoni Tadross (2), H. Boker, Keschner Solingen, Wm. Morley & Sons, Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Co. and Thomas Mfg. Rare. This razor is commemorating the christening & launching of Kaiser Wilhelm's yacht in 1902 in Newark Bay in 1902. President Roosevelt and the Mayor of New York were in attendance. http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/577351/Christening-and-Launching-Kaiser-Wilhelm-s-Yacht-Meteor-/full-synopsis.html. This ship had both the flags of Germany and America displayed on it when launched with lots of international dignitaries in attendance. This is razor # 23 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920).", published in 2005 and written by Robert A. Doyle. (Last 3 images for informational purposes, not part of Lot offering)

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Straight razor. Petrus, Saad & Bros. Made in Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised sailing ship in center flanked by waving flags. Pile side is rounded and plain. Note: This particular pattern has the words “The Meteor” and “1902” in the dividing area between the sailboat and flags. All seven of the other patterns I inspected were plain, devoid of name and date, in that same area. The makers of the other seven patterns included Antoni Tadross (2), H. Boker, Keschner Solingen, Wm. Morley & Sons, Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Co. and Thomas Mfg. Rare. This razor is commemorating the christening & launching of Kaiser Wilhelm's yacht in 1902 in Newark Bay in 1902. President Roosevelt and the Mayor of New York were in attendance. http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/577351/Christening-and-Launching-Kaiser-Wilhelm-s-Yacht-Meteor-/full-synopsis.html. This ship had both the flags of Germany and America displayed on it when launched with lots of international dignitaries in attendance. This is razor # 23 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920).", published in 2005 and written by Robert A. Doyle. (Last 3 images for informational purposes, not part of Lot offering)

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