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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#141 – Straight razor. "Warranted" wedge blade on a mottled pressed horn handle with a depiction of John Bu...

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#141 – Straight razor. "Warranted" wedge blade on a mottled pressed horn handle with a depiction of John Bull and a woman in a flowing dress on the front, the pile side features Wellington centered in a rope border. Pressed "Good Old Times." 

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Straight razor. "Warranted" wedge blade on a mottled pressed horn handle with a depiction of John Bull and a woman in a flowing dress on the front, the pile side features Wellington centered in a rope border. Pressed "Good Old Times." 

#142 – Straight razor. John Allex Refined Steel wedge blade on a wooden handle with incised gold gilt flora...

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#142 – Straight razor. John Allex Refined Steel wedge blade on a wooden handle with incised gold gilt floral decoration on both sides. The only one I have witnessed.

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Straight razor. John Allex Refined Steel wedge blade on a wooden handle with incised gold gilt floral decoration on both sides. The only one I have witnessed.

#143 – Straight razor. Hammond hollow ground blade on a black horn handle with intricate hand drilled and p...

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#143 – Straight razor. Hammond hollow ground blade on a black horn handle with intricate hand drilled and pinned piqué work surrounding a center escutcheon plate on the front. The pile side is plain and smooth.

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Straight razor. Hammond hollow ground blade on a black horn handle with intricate hand drilled and pinned piqué work surrounding a center escutcheon plate on the front. The pile side is plain and smooth.

#144 – Straight razor. William+C145:C151 Bieser hollow ground blade on a decorative mother of pearl handle,...

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#144 – Straight razor. William+C145:C151 Bieser hollow ground blade on a decorative mother of pearl handle, the pile side mirrors the front.

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Straight razor. William+C145:C151 Bieser hollow ground blade on a decorative mother of pearl handle, the pile side mirrors the front.

#145 – Straight razor. George Wostenholm & Sons wedge blade on a black horn advertising handle, the pile si...

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#145 – Straight razor. George Wostenholm & Sons wedge blade on a black horn advertising handle, the pile side is plain, flat, and smooth.

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Straight razor. George Wostenholm & Sons wedge blade on a black horn advertising handle, the pile side is plain, flat, and smooth.

#146 – Straight razor. Robi hollow ground blade on a fancy sterling silver handle with scroll and floral pa...

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#146 – Straight razor. Robi hollow ground blade on a fancy sterling silver handle with scroll and floral patterns on both sides.

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#147 – Straight razor. J. C. Hursel Boston hollow ground blade on a handle made of pressed horn " to look l...

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#147 – Straight razor. J. C. Hursel Boston hollow ground blade on a handle made of pressed horn " to look like stag horn", with a center escutcheon plate on the front and a plain pile side. Note: 19thC American made straight razors are very rare. C-1830-50.

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Straight razor. J. C. Hursel Boston hollow ground blade on a handle made of pressed horn " to look like stag horn", with a center escutcheon plate on the front and a plain pile side. Note: 19thC American made straight razors are very rare. C-1830-50.

#148 – Straight razor. W. Greaves & Sons hollow ground blade on a black horn advertising handle featuring G...

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#148 – Straight razor. W. Greaves & Sons hollow ground blade on a black horn advertising handle featuring General Washington on the front and a plain smooth pile side.

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Straight razor. W. Greaves & Sons hollow ground blade on a black horn advertising handle featuring General Washington on the front and a plain smooth pile side.

#149 – Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a fancy pattern gilt handle with an ornate fl...

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#149 – Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a fancy pattern gilt handle with an ornate floral and scrollwork pattern mirrored on both sides.

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Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a fancy pattern gilt handle with an ornate floral and scrollwork pattern mirrored on both sides.

#150 – Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a clear horn handle with inlaid metal decorat...

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#150 – Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a clear horn handle with inlaid metal decoration on the front and a plain, smooth pile side. "G(crown)R" stamp indicates the reign of King George 1760-1830.

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Straight razor. Illegible maker hollow ground blade on a clear horn handle with inlaid metal decoration on the front and a plain, smooth pile side. "G(crown)R" stamp indicates the reign of King George 1760-1830.

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