Straight Razor Auction Ending 5/21

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 Wednesday, May 23 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, May 25 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 Wednesday, May 23 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, May 25 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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#41 – Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons hollow ground blade on a decorative mother of pearl handle fea...

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$180.00 – goldragon

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#41 – Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons hollow ground blade on a decorative mother of pearl handle featuring a different scene on each panel on both sides.

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons hollow ground blade on a decorative mother of pearl handle featuring a different scene on each panel on both sides.

#42 – Straight razor. C. Bagshaw Sheffield hollow ground blade on decorative a tortoise shell handle. The ...

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$190.00 – mrgillette

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#42 – Straight razor. C. Bagshaw Sheffield hollow ground blade on decorative a tortoise shell handle. The decoration from the front is mirrored on the pile side. The red number on the blade identifies this piece as part of the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920. This razor is extremely rare having 6 carved panels of tortoiseshell attached to the shaped brass liners. C-1810.

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Straight razor. C. Bagshaw Sheffield hollow ground blade on decorative a tortoise shell handle. The decoration from the front is mirrored on the pile side. The red number on the blade identifies this piece as part of the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920. This razor is extremely rare having 6 carved panels of tortoiseshell attached to the shaped brass liners. C-1810.

#43 – Straight razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield hollow ground blade on a picked bone handle. The red number...

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$50.00 – orshitrit

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#43 – Straight razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield hollow ground blade on a picked bone handle. The red number on the blade identifies this piece as part of the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield hollow ground blade on a picked bone handle. The red number on the blade identifies this piece as part of the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920.

#44 – Straight razor. 18th C razor on a rigid wood handle wrapped with string. The blade is stamped with o...

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#44 – Straight razor. 18th C razor on a rigid wood handle wrapped with string. The blade is stamped with oriental markings.

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Straight razor. 18th C razor on a rigid wood handle wrapped with string. The blade is stamped with oriental markings.

#45 – Straight razor. W. Greaves & Sons wedge blade on a fancy silver handle with a mirrored pattern on fr...

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$350.00 – texan45

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#45 – Straight razor. W. Greaves & Sons wedge blade on a fancy silver handle with a mirrored pattern on front and pile sides.

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Straight razor. W. Greaves & Sons wedge blade on a fancy silver handle with a mirrored pattern on front and pile sides.

#46 – Straight razor. W. Gilchrist Jersey City wedge blade on a imitation stag, black horn handle with a c...

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#46 – Straight razor. W. Gilchrist Jersey City wedge blade on a imitation stag, black horn handle with a center escutcheon plate on the front. Early American made straight razors are quite scarce. C-1840-50.

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Straight razor. W. Gilchrist Jersey City wedge blade on a imitation stag, black horn handle with a center escutcheon plate on the front. Early American made straight razors are quite scarce. C-1840-50.

#47 – Straight razor. 18thC illegible maker hollow ground blade on a clear pressed horn handle with a port...

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#47 – Straight razor. 18thC illegible maker hollow ground blade on a clear pressed horn handle with a portrait of Wellington on the front, and a portrait of Blucher on the pile side.

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Straight razor. 18thC illegible maker hollow ground blade on a clear pressed horn handle with a portrait of Wellington on the front, and a portrait of Blucher on the pile side.

#48 – Straight razor. C. T. Bingham Late F. Fenney Sheffield wedge blade etched "Union & Peace The Hope & ...

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$90.00 – buggnout

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#48 – Straight razor. C. T. Bingham Late F. Fenney Sheffield wedge blade etched "Union & Peace The Hope & Glory of the World" on a decorative bone handle with a center escutcheon plate on the front. A very rare American Civil War period Straight Razor with patriotic etched motif.

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Straight razor. C. T. Bingham Late F. Fenney Sheffield wedge blade etched "Union & Peace The Hope & Glory of the World" on a decorative bone handle with a center escutcheon plate on the front. A very rare American Civil War period Straight Razor with patriotic etched motif.

#49 – Straight razor. Cordeilhac fancy hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle featuring inlaid go...

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$350.00 – scienceguy

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#49 – Straight razor. Cordeilhac fancy hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle featuring inlaid gold designs, two on each side with enamel coloring, and decorative end caps.

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Straight razor. Cordeilhac fancy hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle featuring inlaid gold designs, two on each side with enamel coloring, and decorative end caps.

#50 – Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a black pressed horn handle featuring Platoff...

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$70.00 – orshitrit

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#50 – Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a black pressed horn handle featuring Platoff on the front and Blucher on the pile side.

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Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a black pressed horn handle featuring Platoff on the front and Blucher on the pile side.

#51 – Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle with a center ...

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$250.00 – akosiar

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#51 – Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle with a center escutcheon plate on the front. Six panels of mother of pearl scales attached to shaped metal inserts.

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle with a center escutcheon plate on the front. Six panels of mother of pearl scales attached to shaped metal inserts.

#52 – Straight razor. Illegible maker wedge blade on a black pressed horn handle featuring a fox hunt scen...

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#52 – Straight razor. Illegible maker wedge blade on a black pressed horn handle featuring a fox hunt scene on the front, the pile side is smooth and flat.

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Straight razor. Illegible maker wedge blade on a black pressed horn handle featuring a fox hunt scene on the front, the pile side is smooth and flat.

#53 – Straight razor. Luke Siemon blade on a clear horn handle with an inlaid brass gilt pattern, the pile...

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$150.00 – akosiar

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#53 – Straight razor. Luke Siemon blade on a clear horn handle with an inlaid brass gilt pattern, the pile side is plain and flat.

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Straight razor. Luke Siemon blade on a clear horn handle with an inlaid brass gilt pattern, the pile side is plain and flat.

#54 – Straight razor. America Made in Germany hollow ground blade on a decorative brass handle the front d...

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$275.00 – smokin_moe

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#54 – Straight razor. America Made in Germany hollow ground blade on a decorative brass handle the front depicts a woman in a dress, the pile side reads Defender. Rarer Handle material than aluminum at the time.

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Straight razor. America Made in Germany hollow ground blade on a decorative brass handle the front depicts a woman in a dress, the pile side reads Defender. Rarer Handle material than aluminum at the time.

#55 – Straight razor. Unmarked hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle with a silver wedge end cap...

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#55 – Straight razor. Unmarked hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle with a silver wedge end cap and a center shield escutcheon plate on the front, the pile side has a round escutcheon plate. Very rare French Razor with gold inlay and fancy blade. The red number on the blade identifies this piece as part of the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920.

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Straight razor. Unmarked hollow ground blade on a mother of pearl handle with a silver wedge end cap and a center shield escutcheon plate on the front, the pile side has a round escutcheon plate. Very rare French Razor with gold inlay and fancy blade. The red number on the blade identifies this piece as part of the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920.

#56 – Straight razor. Havell hollow ground blade on a fancy pattern silver handle with a floral and scroll...

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#56 – Straight razor. Havell hollow ground blade on a fancy pattern silver handle with a floral and scroll pattern on both sides.

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Straight razor. Havell hollow ground blade on a fancy pattern silver handle with a floral and scroll pattern on both sides.

#57 – Straight razor. Bauer A. Nogent decorative wedge blade on a tortoise shell handle, silver wedge end ...

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#57 – Straight razor. Bauer A. Nogent decorative wedge blade on a tortoise shell handle, silver wedge end cap and center escutcheon plate on the front. Very rare early 19thC piece.

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Straight razor. Bauer A. Nogent decorative wedge blade on a tortoise shell handle, silver wedge end cap and center escutcheon plate on the front. Very rare early 19thC piece.

#58 – Straight razor. Empire Cutlery Co. blade on a single piece mother of pearl handle. One piece mother ...

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$90.00 – strazorguy

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#58 – Straight razor. Empire Cutlery Co. blade on a single piece mother of pearl handle. One piece mother of pearl scales on each side are pinned to metal liners. One piece pearl handles are very rare.

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Straight razor. Empire Cutlery Co. blade on a single piece mother of pearl handle. One piece mother of pearl scales on each side are pinned to metal liners. One piece pearl handles are very rare.

#59 – Straight razor. Unmarked hollow ground blade on a stag horn handle.

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#59 – Straight razor. Unmarked hollow ground blade on a stag horn handle.

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Straight razor. Unmarked hollow ground blade on a stag horn handle.

#60 – Straight razor. Unmarked hollow ground blade on a fancy pattern aluminum handle, the front and back ...

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#60 – Straight razor. Unmarked hollow ground blade on a fancy pattern aluminum handle, the front and back features different scenes of a woman dancing.

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