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Straight razor. Gppe. Garibaldi. Flat black celluloid handle has oval German silver frame inlaid outlining small portrait of “Garibaldi.” Pile side is plain, flat black celluloid. Rare. Giuseppe Garibaldi (4 July 1807 in Nice – 2 June 1882 on Caprera) was an Italian general, politician and nationalist who played a large role in the history of Italy. He is considered one of the greatest generals of modern times. This is razor # 101 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. J. Lidinsky S. Halsted St. Solingen, Germany. Rounded black celluloid handle has raised pattern of single flower in center with scrolling vines, ribbon and leaves on both sides. Scarce. This is razor # 102 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Peerless. Semi-rounded imitation ivory handle with raised pattern of goddess with long flowing hair that allows one leg to protrude at bottom near tang end. Pattern is the same on both sides. I have seen this pattern on a blade stamped “Thomas Mfg.” as well. Very rare. This is razor # 103 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. W.R. Case & Sons across the blade. Pearl-covered tang is unmarked. Semi-rounded imitation ivory handle has raised goddess pattern similar to #103. However, the leg does not show. Same design on pile side. I have viewed five other razors with different makers on same handle pattern: Cattaraugus, Clauss, Genco, Wilbert and J.R. Torrey. Coincidently, they are all desirable American makers. Rare. This is razor # 104 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Clauss Fremont, O. Imitation ivory rounded handle pattern with ornate raised design of leaves and fruit across center with flowing ribbon perimeter and banner down left side of center. Same pattern on pile side. Very rare. This is razor # 105 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. G. Baker & Sons. Imitation ivory rounded handle has ornate pattern that combines cut-in lines and hand-colored highlights in green and brown. Pile side is plain, rounded imitation ivory. I have seen this pattern on a blade marked “Garland Cutlery Co.” Rare. This is razor # 106 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Clauss Fremont O. Imitation ivory slightly rounded handle is patterned to look like picked bone with the addition of fancy German silver metal end caps. Pattern on both sides. Very rare. This is razor # 107 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. J. R. Torrey. Rounded imitation ivory handle has full-length ornate pattern of scroll and wrapped banner. Pattern is the same on both sides. Rare. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 108 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Unmarked on imitation ivory tang scales. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised scroll pattern that leaves oval center of both sides plain. Very unique and very rare. This is razor # 109 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wester Bros. “Steel King.” Rounded imitation ivory handle has unique pattern of scroll that resembles branches on both sides. I have witnessed this pattern on a blade marked “John Bert Cutlery Co.” Rare. This is razor # 110 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has pattern that appears to peel away surface of handle to reveal floral, scrolling pattern of stems, leaves and flowers. Pattern is the same on both sides. Van Camp Hdwe. Co. has boasted this same pattern. Rare. This is razor # 111 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Fuller – Cook. “Blue Steel.” Semi-round imitation ivory handle has raised Art Nouveau scroll and flower pattern that covers more than half the handle on each side. Rare. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 112 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Moshy & Rahaim made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised pattern highlighted in dark green of banner wrapped around pins with raised flowers, stems and leaves. The pattern is on both sides. I have witnessed this pattern on Antoni Tadross, Crown & Sword and Asco Cutlery blades. Note the similarity of the background scrolling banner to #108. Quite scarce. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 113 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. Germany. Semi-rounded imitation ivory handle has neat Art Nouveau scroll pattern on both sides, highlighted in burgundy color. I have seen this pattern on both Supplee Hardware Co. and Levering Razor Co. NY. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This razor was illustrated on the front cover of "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," That I wrote and published in 1980. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. They also appear in color on page 118. This is razor # 114 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." by Robert A. Doyle, published in 2005, and was also featured on the back cover.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle is inlaid with engraved German silver design of harp and laurel on front side. Pile side is plain, rounded imitation ivory. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 115 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Krusius Brothers. “K B Extra.” Flat imitation ivory handle is shaped like early 19th century carved ivory handle with addition of front inlaid with German silver design and red color added to open area. Rare. This is razor # 116 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England. Flat imitation ivory handle is also shaped like early 19th century carved ivory handle with addition of front inlaid with German silver design and red color added to the open area. Similar to #116 but not the same. Pile side is flat, plain imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 117 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Hederi & Joseph New York. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has fancy engraved, inlaid German silver design of two butterflies. Pile side is rounded, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 118 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wyeth’s Warranted Cutlery. Rounded imitation ivory handle is inlaid with engraved German silver scene of two birds on branch. Pile side is rounded, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 119 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Townley Kansas City. Made in Germany. Flat imitation ivory handle has ornate inlaid German silver Art Nouveau design around head end. Pile side is flat, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 120 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Century Cutlery Co. Solingen, Germany. Flat imitation ivory handle is inlaid with fancy German silver stems and flowers. Pile side is flat, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 121 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Silversteel Solingen. Transparent orange celluloid handle pattern has unusual German silver inlaid pattern on front. Plain matching pile side without inlay. Unusual. This is razor # 122 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. Rounded imitation ivory handle is colored brown and raised with banner across center surrounded with scroll and floral pattern on front with words “Boker Brand” and trademark of tree. Pile side is raised with Art Nouveau floral pattern. Note: I have seen similar patterns with advertising for the maker such as Robeson Shuredge. Rare. This is razor # 123 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." This is the only example of this Boker handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wyeth’s Warranted Cutlery. Very similar to #123. However, this is Wyeth’s Brand. The similarity might have something to do with the fact that H. Boker & Co. manufactured this brand of razor also. Rare. This is razor # 124 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this Wyeth handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Geo. Wostenholm & Son Sheffield, Eng. I*XL. Blade is fully etched with advertising and flat imitation ivory handle is pressed with scroll around oval center area embossed “I*XL.” Pile side is flat, plain imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 125 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England. Blade is etched with advertising and flat imitation ivory handle is pressed with Art Nouveau scroll on front. Pile side is flat, plain imitation ivory. I have encountered another Wade & Butcher just like it, as well as one by Harris & Goar. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This is razor # 126 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. Rounded imitation ivory handle has pattern that appears to peel back center half of handle to reveal bird feather design. Same pattern on pile side. Crescent Razor boasted this handle pattern as well. I have seen a number of these. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 127 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Thistle Cut. Co. New York USA. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised scroll and floral pattern with checkering on both sides highlighted in dark green. Scarce. This is razor # 128 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated on the front cover of "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," That I wrote and published in 1980. They also appear in color on page 118.

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Straight razor. Wilbert Cutlery Co. Chicago. Made in Germany. Both sides of semi-rounded imitation ivory handle has raised floral pattern with berries and leaves. Rare. This is razor # 129 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. The Herbrand Co. Fremont, O. both sides Imitation ivory semi-rounded handle has Art Nouveau scroll pattern separated by central banner on both sides. Scarce. This is razor # 130 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Golden Rule Chicago, USA. Clear handle has photographs of four “Roaring 20’s” bathing beauties. Pattern is two on each side. Note: Golden Rule specialized in “Picture Handled” razors. The shaver could choose from stock images or have their own photos used. Desirable and scarce. This is razor # 131 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Novelty Cutlery Co. Canton, O. Pat. ’79. Similar to #131. The “Picture Handles” were popular from 1870 through the 1920’s. This one has four photographs of women on the front in portrait style. The pile side has “cuts” of fraternal organizations. Caveat: Store these transparent “picture” handle razors away from the rest of your collection and each other, as their handle material is unstable. Note that the panel closest to the tang has begun to deteriorate. Scarce. This is razor # 132 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Canton Cutlery Co. Canton, O. Another “Picture Handle” razor similar to #131 and #132. Note that the shaver could have the razor personalized with his name and address plus the images of family members or famous personalities, fraternal organization logos, favorite pets, etc. The back of this one has four images. The original owner was from Australia. Note: To best illustrate this design style and educate the reader, I used the top three makers of “Picture Handle” razors. There are collectors that only collect this type of handle pattern. Rare. This is razor # 133 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Grinder’s Art. Strutz & Clottu Co. Chicago, Ill. Germany. Flat imitation ivory handle has some cut-in work that is colored over to flank script “Grinder’s Art” across center that matches words stamped into tang. Rare. Pile side is flat, plain, imitation ivory. Scarce. This is razor # 134 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. W.H. Morley & Sons. Flat imitation ivory handle is designed to look like early 19th century carved, three-panel, real ivory handle. There were also real mother-of-pearl, three-panel, handled razors in this pattern. The only other celluloid I have seen in this pattern was by the same maker but in black. Rare. This is razor # 135 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. … Cut. Co. Fremont, O. Flat imitation ivory designed to look like two-panel, carved mother-of-pearl pattern. Same pattern on both sides. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This is razor # 136 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Thistle Cut. Co. New York. USA. Rounded imitation ivory handle is designed as fully checkered with raised scroll around both ends of each side. I have seen this pattern on a blade marked “Boane Cutlery Co.” This is a pattern still found in the marketplace. This is razor # 137 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. “Regal” Wilbert Cutlery Co. Imitation ivory handle has beaded perimeter with raised scroll around each end. This particular blade has imitation ivory tang scales. Pattern on both sides. Still readily available in the market. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 138 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. “Our Best.” Black celluloid handle is rounded and boasts unique scroll pattern. The only one of these I have seen. Same pattern on both sides. Rare. This is razor # 139 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. M. L. Brandt Mfg. Co. NY. The black celluloid handle pattern has raised design of vines, berries, leaves and intertwined ribbon. Pattern is similar to #152. However, this design is quite rare. Pattern is on both sides. Rare. This is razor # 140 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. “Gold Star” Everlast Cutlery Co. New York. Black celluloid, flat handle is decorated to look like real stag and has German silver inlaid escutcheon plate. Pattern is on the back but without the escutcheon. Scarce. This is razor # 141 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. The Bird. Similar to #141. However, there is no escutcheon plate. Scarce. This is razor # 142 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Griffon. Rounded black celluloid handle pattern has raised design that is the same as the German silver design of #91. This is the only one of these I have seen. Very rare. This is razor # 143 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Imperial Razor Warranted Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised scene of spread American eagle fighting with snake. Handle has burgundy red coloring. Pile side is rounded, plain imitation ivory, also colored red. Note: I originally thought this pattern was the same as #26. They are different. Very rare. This is razor # 144 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Ern. Black rounded celluloid handle has the word “Uncle Sam” in high relief on the front. Pile side plain. Scarce. This is razor # 145 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Antoni Tadross. Imitation ivory rounded handle has raised spread eagle with laurel branches in talons similar to both #26 and #144. Color highlighting is brownish red on front. Pile side is rounded, plain, imitation ivory. Rare. This is razor # 146 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)."

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Straight razor. Wm Elliot & Co. Made in Germany. Flat black celluloid handle has ornate inlaid design consisting of mother of pearl shapes connected by twisted silver wire. Pile side is plain, flat and black. This very attractive pattern has been witnessed on five different cutlery company’s blades. What is interesting is that the patterns all appear to be slightly different. For instance, comparing two Wm. Elliot & Co. examples to each other, both have 11 pieces of pearl with wire. However, the shapes of the pearl are different. Further, one blade has a rounded point, the other is square. A W.H. Morley & Sons has 13 pieces of pearl. Three others include Wyeth’s with 12 pieces, Wadsworth’s with 10 pieces and an illegible maker with 16 pieces. All the pressed inlaid patterns I have inspected are similar and yet different. Scarce. This is razor # 147 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. J.A. Henckels Twin Works Solingen, Germany. Black celluloid rounded handle has simple design on both sides. Scarce. This is razor # 148 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Unmarked. Rounded black celluloid handle is decorated on both sides with high relief pattern of lady’s head at one end and scroll, leaves, vine and berries running to tang end. H. Boker has offered this pattern in singles and matched pairs. Wm Elliot has sold this pattern. A design that is frequently encountered in the marketplace. This is razor # 149 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Geneva Cutlery Co. Geneva, NY USA. Rounded black handle with pattern in relief including lady’s head at one end facing gentleman’s head with scroll, leaves and vine separating the two heads. The pattern is on both sides. Similar to #149. Rare. This is razor # 150 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Imperial Razor Warranted, Registered, Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised geometric pattern on both ends extending toward plain center area. Same pattern on pile side. A number of cutlery firms offered this popular handle pattern including Wade & Butcher, The Bess, Curtin & Clark, Clauberg and W. & F. Miller. Still found in the marketplace. This razor was featured in my article "A Look at Fancy Celluloid" in the June 1983 issue of "The Blade" magazine. This is razor # 151 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Genco “Gold Seal.” Imitation ivory flat handle with raised pattern of vine, leaves, ribbon and berries extending full length with wreath in center. Pattern on both sides. Wittes Hdwe. Co. sold this pattern as well. This was a popular pattern and is still readily available. This is razor # 152 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Sperry & Alexander New York. Rounded imitation ivory handle with simple raised pattern. Rare. This is razor # 153 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Wyeth’s Warranted Cutlery. Rounded imitation ivory handle with simple raised fleur-de-lis pattern. Same pattern on both sides. “Chalmers Warranted” is stamped on the tang of an identical handle pattern. Scarce. This is razor # 154 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Unmarked. Imitation ivory handle is flat with pressed relief ornate scroll and floral pattern on both sides. This is the only pattern like this I have seen, and it was a recent acquisition. This is razor # 155 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Fulton Cutlery Co. Rochester, NY. Flat imitation ivory handle with pressed relief pattern of bow with ribbon and flowers on front. Pile side is checkered with star in center of each of the approximately 75 diamond-shaped boxes formed by the checkering. I show this rare pattern here as it just arrived from an eBay purchase. It just goes to show that rare patterns can still be found. This is the only one of these I have seen. Very rare. This is razor # 156 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Koken Barber Co Solingen Germany. Tang marked Polos with a figural celluloid handle of a barber pole on both sides. This razor is the only one in this offering that is not part of my personal collection. This barber pole pattern, manufactured by a Barber Supply Company, is very rare. I have never owned an example of this handle pattern. The original matching cardboard advertising box is also extremely rare. This pattern is featured on page 9 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Electric Cutlery Co. Newark, NJ. Imitation ivory handle has reptile-skin pattern on both sides. A fairly scarce pattern. This is razor # 158 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. H. J. Herskovis, Sheffield. Imitation ivory rounded scales with detailed pattern of wrapped tobacco leaves on both sides. A fairly scarce pattern. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 159 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." by Robert A. Doyle, published in 2005, this razor was featured on the back cover.

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Straight razor. The Hero Razor Warranted. M.I. Germany. Rounded imitation ivory handle with hand-colored pattern of green leaves and yellow banner, and incised border with dark green ends and dark green colored pile side. Recent acquisition. This is razor # 160 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Peter Klaas. Rounded imitation ivory handle has two blue banner-type sections incised with flowers and leaves, with hand-painted flowers and leaves across center. Pile side plain. Very rare, recent acquisition. Robeson Shuredge Rochester, NY. This is razor # 161 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Checker-Wedge. Flinn The Razor King. Omaha, Neb. Flat semi-clear scales have squared ends and checkered pattern of green and red iridescent colors. Pattern on both sides. Rare. Recent acquisition. This is razor # 162 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. J.R. Torrey Co. Worcester, Mass. On mother of pearl tang scale. Flat handle has unique locking device to keep blade closed at top. Pile side of identical handle is pressed, “Patented August 1, 1905.” Rare. This is razor # 163 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Wyeth’s Warranted Cutlery. Rounded imitation ivory handle has design that appears to have handle folding back to reveal scroll and floral pattern in center of both sides. This is a similar pattern to #80. Scarce. This is razor # 164 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Camillus Cutlery Co. USA. Figural handle pattern is in shape of “bamboo” and is imitation ivory colored. Perhaps the most popular figural celluloid handle pattern produced, this pattern is found on many different makers’ blades. The popularity of this "Bamboo" handle pattern coincides with the time period where Americans were infatuated with Asian Imports 1870-1910. In addition, I have seen it in black and imitation tortoiseshell. The pattern is fairly commonly found on the market. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This razor was featured in my article "Look Sharp, Be Sharp - A Good Straight Edge Is Hard To Find," in the March 1975 issue of "The Collectors Journal" newspaper published in Grundy Center, Iowa. This is razor # 165 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. “KeenKutter.” Simmons Hdwe. Co. Mfg & Distributors. Flat imitation ivory handle has recessed red-colored “Keen Kutter.” to match tang and blade etching. Pile side is flat, plain imitation ivory color. There are many manufacturers that produced a similar product with their own slogans on the handle. Scarce. This is razor # 166 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Utica Knife & Razor Co. “Red Point.” Rounded imitation ivory handle boasts fancy metal ends and inlaid German silver logo for “Red Point Razor” with circle colored in red. Pile side is plain, rounded imitation ivory colored. Note: This handle pattern is very specific to this manufacturer and quite scarce. The logo on the tang matches that of the handle. Also, note the third pin in the handle, which attaches a reinforcing piece to support the tang (a feature found on later straight razors). At this point in the photographs of patterns we have arrived at a place where it is necessary to understand that there will be many similar patterns by many different manufacturers of razors to those represented. This and the following numbered items are some examples of typical “later” handle patterns. In fact, straight razor are still being made today with similar designs to the following examples. To try and show all variations would triple the size of the book without adding much new material. This is razor # 167 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. C-Mon. Peter J. Michels Brooklyn, NY. Made in Germany. Rounded caramel swirl celluloid handle is inlaid with nickel silver “C-MON” and “C-MON P J M.” Note: I have seen this razor in a c.1950’s-60’s Peter J. Michels catalog. This is razor # 168 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Dubl Duck Goldedge. Rounded imitation pearl handle is inlaid with brass “Goldedge” at head end. Again, fairly late in the history of straight razor usage. The company was in business starting in 1930 until they became Pearlduck in 1952. Many of these later razors are selling for high prices to people interested in shaving with them, as opposed to those interested in collecting rare patterns. This is razor # 169 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. “Blue Diamond Trade Mark.” S. R. Droescher New York. Made in Germany. Rounded imitation pearl handle is inlaid with metal bands at each end and metal “Blue Diamond” logo. This is razor # 170 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Finedge Cutlery Co. Rounded imitation ivory handle with nickel plated metal ends. Fairly common handle pattern. This razor was featured in my article "Collecting Straight Razors," in the January/February 1974 issue of "The American Blade" magazine. This is razor # 171 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. R. Schoenherr Buffalo, NY. M.I. Germany. Handle is rounded and has wood grain color with nickel plated metal ends. This is razor # 172 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Puma Solingen. Tang has rubber-over-metal grip. Rounded imitation ivory handle has diamond-shaped metal inlaid “Puma” logo. This is razor # 173 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Tupungato. Garantie Solingen. Gunstock-shaped handle in mottled shades of brown and cream slides into fitted case. A unique pattern. Rare. Recent acquisition. This is razor # 174 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This is the only example of this handle pattern that I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. “Finck’s Golden Gate.” Made in Germany. Will and Finck San Francisco. Flat imitation ivory handle is plain on both sides. Rare maker on very common handle pattern. This is razor # 175 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. “Hy Carbon Steel” Made in USA. Handle is simple rounded imitation ivory. Fairly common handle pattern. This is razor # 176 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Simmons Hardware Germany. Handle is flat black celluloid. Very common pattern. This is razor # 177 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. W.H. Sample “Capitol Razor” Albany, NY. Rare American maker. Handle is rounded black celluloid. Very common pattern. This is razor # 178 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Challenge Razor Works Bridgeport, Conn. The blade is etched "Diamond Edge". Rounded imitation ivory handle has raised and highlighted pattern banner wrapped around pins with raised flowers, stems and leaves. The pattern is on both sides. I have witnessed this pattern on Antoni Tadross, Crown & Sword and Asco Cutlery blades. Note the similarity of the background scrolling banner to #108. Quite scarce. Pattern # 113 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." Illustrated in a photo in the Introduction to the book P7.

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Straight razor. Crown Castle made and ground in Germany. The blade is etched "Hollow Ground Real Hamburg King". Rounded blue celluloid handle has raised pattern banner wrapped around pins with raised flowers, stems and leaves. The pattern is on both sides. I have witnessed this pattern on Antoni Tadross, Crown & Sword and Asco Cutlery blades. Note the similarity of the background scrolling banner to #108. Quite scarce. Pattern # 113 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." Illustrated in a photo in the Introduction to the book P7.

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Straight razor. Antoni Tadross made in Germany. The blade is etched "Hollow Ground Antoni Tadross". The pile side is stamped 3097. Rounded red celluloid handle has raised pattern banner wrapped around pins with raised flowers, stems and leaves. The pattern is on both sides. I have witnessed this pattern on Antoni Tadross, Crown & Sword and Asco Cutlery blades. Note the similarity of the background scrolling banner to #108. Quite scarce. Pattern # 113 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the Introduction to the book P7.

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Straight razor. Moshy & Rahaim made in Germany. The blade is etched "Czar Russia". The pile side is stamped 745. Rounded multi colored celluloid handle has raised pattern banner wrapped around pins with raised flowers, stems and leaves. The pattern is on both sides. I have witnessed this pattern on Antoni Tadross, Crown & Sword and Asco Cutlery blades. Note the similarity of the background scrolling banner to #108. Quite scarce. Pattern # 113 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the Introduction to the book P7.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Barlett & Co Made in Germany. Pile side stamped 1525. Imitation ivory with raised horse head, horseshoe and crossed riding crops in area that appears to be folded away at center. Stripes at either end of both sides. Pile side is rounded and plain except for striped ends. Others viewed include Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. (2), Hope Cutlery, Yankee Cutlery, Wm. Elliot (2), Roy and Rahaim & Malhami, NY. Found in different colored highlights. Scarce. Pattern # 51 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the Introduction to the book P8.

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Straight razor. Unmarked. Imitation ivory handle with raised horse head, horseshoe and crossed riding crops in area that appears to be folded away at center. Stripes at either end of both sides. Pile side is rounded and plain except for striped ends. Others viewed include Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. (2), Hope Cutlery, Yankee Cutlery, Wm. Elliot (2), Roy and Rahaim & Malhami, NY. Found in different colored highlights. Scarce. Pattern # 51 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. Illustrated in a photo in the Introduction to the book P8.

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Straight razor. Hope Cutlery Co. Pile side marked J. Albert Schmidt Nachf. Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised horse head, horseshoe and crossed riding crops in area that appears to be folded away at center. Stripes at either end of both sides. Pile side is rounded and plain except for striped ends. Others viewed include Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. (2), Hope Cutlery, Yankee Cutlery, Wm. Elliot (2), Roy and Rahaim & Malhami, NY. Found in different colored highlights. Scarce. Pattern # 51 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the Introduction to the book P8.

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Straight razor. Woodward HDWE. Co. Cairo ILL. Blade etched Johnstons Best. Celluloid handle has raised pattern of owl sitting on branch surround in scroll and floral motif. Pile side has raised floral pattern as well. A popular handle pattern. Four of this pattern have been found attached to Challenge Cutlery Co. blades. Other makers include: Manhattan Razor, North American, Philadelphia Cutler, L.G.A. Hdwe Omaha and Goddard Hdwe. This pattern is found in different colors. Pattern # 50 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "History" section to the book P10.

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Straight razor. Case's Ace Made in U.S.A. by Case. Celluloid handle has beaded perimeter with raised leaf design around each end. Pattern on both sides. Similar to pattern # 138 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "History" section to the book P10.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Barlett & Co Made in Germany. Flat celluloid handle with raised pattern of vine, leaves, ribbon and berries extending full length with wreath in center. Pattern on both sides. Wittes Hdwe. Co. sold this pattern as well. This was a popular pattern. Pattern # 152 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "History" section to the book P10.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Barlett & Co. made in Germany. Pile side stamped 2015. Figural eagle head and leg with talons pattern on both sides of imitation ivory handle. I have examined seven of this pattern. In addition to this one, three more were by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Faris & Sargus, Imperial and H. Boker. Rare. Pattern # 18 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P20.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Barlett & Co. made in Germany. Pile side stamped 2025. Figural eagle head and leg with talons pattern on both sides of imitation ivory handle. I have examined seven of this pattern. In addition to this one, three more were by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Faris & Sargus, Imperial and H. Boker. Rare. Pattern # 18 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P20.

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Barlett & Co. made in Germany. Pile side stamped 2045. Figural eagle head and leg with talons pattern on both sides of imitation ivory handle. I have examined seven of this pattern. In addition to this one, three more were by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Faris & Sargus, Imperial and H. Boker. Rare. Pattern # 18 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P20.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. blade etched Viking. Celluloid handle with raised sailing ship in center flanked by waving flags. Pile side is rounded and plain. The makers of the other patterns included Antoni Tadross (2), Keschner Solingen, Wm. Morley & Sons, Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Co. and Thomas Mfg. Rare. Pattern # 23 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P21.

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Straight razor. Antoni Tadross. Blade etched Miller May Hollow Ground. Celluloid handle with raised sailing ship in center flanked by waving flags. Pile side is rounded and plain. The makers of the seven patterns included Antoni Tadross (2), Keschner Solingen, Wm. Morley & Sons, Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Co. and Thomas Mfg. Rare. Pattern # 23 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P21.

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Straight razor. W.M. Morley & Sons Clover Brand Germany. Imitation ivory handle with raised sailing ship in center flanked by waving flags. Pile side is rounded and plain. The makers of the seven patterns included Antoni Tadross (2), Keschner Solingen, Wm. Morley & Sons, Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Co. and Thomas Mfg. Rare. Pattern # 23 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P21.

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Straight razor. Antoni Tadross Made in Germany. This example has a pattern etched blade. Pile side stamped 326 1/2. Imitation ivory handle with raised sailing ship in center flanked by waving flags. Pile side is rounded and plain. The makers of the seven patterns included Antoni Tadross (2), Keschner Solingen, Wm. Morley & Sons, Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Co. and Thomas Mfg. Rare. Pattern # 23 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P21.

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Straight razor. Gray & Dudley Hardwe Co. Made in Germany. Pile side stamped 20. Imitation ivory handle has pattern of semi-nude woman in center surrounded by scroll with flower above on wrapped rope background. Pile side is rounded, plain, wrapped rope to match the front. The five other makers observed on this handle pattern are: Oxford Razor; Hamilton; Real Cast Steel; Red Devil; and J.R. Torrey. Note: There is a very similar pattern to this one that does not have the wrapped rope background. Currently, I do not have one to illustrate. The semi-nude portion is identical. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. Pattern # 35 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. This razor was illustrated, in color, in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," that I wrote and published in 1980. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P23.

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Straight razor. Real-Caststeel Solingen. Celluloid handle has pattern of semi-nude woman in center surrounded by scroll with flower above on wrapped rope background. Pile side is rounded, plain, wrapped rope to match the front. The five other makers observed on this handle pattern are: Oxford Razor; Hamilton; Gray & Dudley; Red Devil; and J.R. Torrey. Note: There is a very similar pattern to this one that does not have the wrapped rope background. Currently, I do not have one to illustrate. The semi-nude portion is identical. Scarce. The semi-nude portion is identical. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. Pattern # 35 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P23.

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Straight razor. Ran-tan-Ka-rus Red Devil. Blade etched Extra Hollow ground Fullt Warranted. Pile side stamped Joh Engstrom Made in Sweden. Celluloid handle has pattern of semi-nude woman in center surrounded by scroll with flower above on wrapped rope background. Pile side is rounded, plain, wrapped rope to match the front. The five other makers observed on this handle pattern are: Oxford Razor; Hamilton; Gray & Dudley; Real-Caststeel ; and J.R. Torrey. Note: There is a very similar pattern to this one that does not have the wrapped rope background. Currently, I do not have one to illustrate. The semi-nude portion is identical. Scarce. The semi-nude portion is identical. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. Pattern # 35 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)" by Robert A. Doyle, published in 2005, this razor was also featured on the back cover and is illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section on P23 of the book.

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Straight razor. Oxford Razor Warranted Germany. Pile side stamped Germania Cutl. Works Germany. Celluloid handle has pattern of semi-nude woman in center surrounded by scroll with flower above on wrapped rope background. Pile side is rounded, plain, wrapped rope to match the front. The five other makers observed on this handle pattern are: Real-Caststeel; Hamilton; Gray & Dudley; Red Devil; and J.R. Torrey. Note: There is a very similar pattern to this one that does not have the wrapped rope background. Currently, I do not have one to illustrate. The semi-nude portion is identical. Scarce. This razor was featured in my article "A Word About The Ladies," in the July/August 1975 issue of "The Blade" magazine. An article about nude and semi-nude celluloid handled straight razors. Pattern # 35 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P23.

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Straight razor. Oxford Razor Warranted Germany. Pile side stamped Germania Cutl. Works Germany. Celluloid handle with raised small deer with pine tree on one side and floral motif on other, surrounded in scroll. Pile side is rounded and plain. Other makers include Bannister & Co., R.H. Whitney & Co., Royal, Sheffield Razor Co. and Wadsworth XLNT. I have seen this handle in different colors. Scarce. Pattern # 48 in the "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors" by Robert A. Doyle. Also, this razor was featured on the back cover of my 2005 book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors, Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)." Illustrated in a photo in the "Pattern" section to the book P25.