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.

*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. 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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#31 – Straight razor. Allen's improved razor partially hollow ground blade. The mother of pearl handle has a center scale pattern around an escutcheon plate, and decorative silver end caps, the wedge pin cap features an eagle and the words "E Pluribus Unum". The pile side mirrors the front without the escutcheon plate. Carved six panel mother of pearl Handle attached to figural cut metal liners to match. Thirteen stars, one for each State in the Union, over the early spread eagle on head end embossed covers. The center pearl panels are heavily checkered with beaded perimeter. This was an extremely high end presentation Razor when it was manufactured C-1820.

Straight razor. Allen's improved razor partially hollow ground blade. The mother of pearl handle has a center scale pattern around an escutcheon plate, and decorative silver end caps, the wedge pin cap features an eagle and the words "E Pluribus Unum". The pile side mirrors the front without the escutcheon plate. Carved six panel mother of pearl Handle attached to figural cut metal liners to match. Thirteen stars, one for each State in the Union, over the early spread eagle on head end embossed covers. The center pearl panels are heavily checkered with beaded perimeter. This was an extremely high end presentation Razor when it was manufactured C-1820.

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Straight razor. Allen's improved razor partially hollow ground blade. The mother of pearl handle has a center scale pattern around an escutcheon plate, and decorative silver end caps, the wedge pin cap features an eagle and the words "E Pluribus Unum". The pile side mirrors the front without the escutcheon plate. Carved six panel mother of pearl Handle attached to figural cut metal liners to match. Thirteen stars, one for each State in the Union, over the early spread eagle on head end embossed covers. The center pearl panels are heavily checkered with beaded perimeter. This was an extremely high end presentation Razor when it was manufactured C-1820.

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$700.00 – strazorguy

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