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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#27 – Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Imitation ivory handle has raised cowboy on horseback with lasso in raised arm and blue jewel insets above and below in ornate swirl pattern background. Pile side is rounded and plain. I have examined a total of five of this pattern. All were attached to blades of the same maker. I believe this pattern is exclusive to Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett. Note: Most of the time, this rare pattern will be found missing either one or both of the small oval jewels. If one is missing, it is usually from the tang end, since that is where the shaver gripped the razor. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 27 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Imitation ivory handle has raised cowboy on horseback with lasso in raised arm and blue jewel insets above and below in ornate swirl pattern background. Pile side is rounded and plain. I have examined a total of five of this pattern. All were attached to blades of the same maker. I believe this pattern is exclusive to Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett. Note: Most of the time, this rare pattern will be found missing either one or both of the small oval jewels. If one is missing, it is usually from the tang end, since that is where the shaver gripped the razor. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 27 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Imitation ivory handle has raised cowboy on horseback with lasso in raised arm and blue jewel insets above and below in ornate swirl pattern background. Pile side is rounded and plain. I have examined a total of five of this pattern. All were attached to blades of the same maker. I believe this pattern is exclusive to Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett. Note: Most of the time, this rare pattern will be found missing either one or both of the small oval jewels. If one is missing, it is usually from the tang end, since that is where the shaver gripped the razor. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 27 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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