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 Thursday, June 28 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, June 29 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 Thursday, June 28 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, June 29 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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$70.00 – razor68152

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Straight razor. Wm. Elliot & Co. Imitation ivory handle with brown-colored, raised beaded design that showcases a cartouche with hand-painted standing deer on green and blue background. Pile side is fully beaded and colored to match background of front, marked on tang "90 Wm Elliot & Co Made in Germany". This razor handle pattern is #84 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons. Mother of pearl handle having metal plague in middle, marked on tang "Joseph Rodgers & Sons cutlers to their majesties No 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield England". Three piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

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$180.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Parker. Celluloid handle having metal decoration at end of handle, marked on tang "Parker". Straight razor. Parker. 18thC. Super rare select horn handle having metal decoration at end of handle, marked on tang "Parker". This is the rarest of the natural handle materials to be found on straight razors. One of a few that I have ever seen.until recently, I have never sold one.

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$150.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Acier fondu. Black horn handle with an inlaid silver hunting scene on the front, marked on tang "G. B. Acier Fondu". Straight razor. Acier fondu. Black horn handle with an inlaid silver hunting scene on the front, marked on tang "G. B. Acier Fondu". Translated from French: “Molten Steel.” Very rare and early.

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$100.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co. Imitation ivory handle having painted eagles head at top with feathers and talon at bottom end on both sides, marked on tang "Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co Made in Germany" and "2085" on other side. This razor handle pattern is #18 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. N & R Dodge. Mottled horn handle having chevron decoration on bottom and metal plague, marked on tang "N & R Dodge Sheffield".

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$100.00 – epic

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher. Mother of pearl handle with metal bars, etched on face of blade "corporate mark", marked on tang "Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England". Three piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

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$50.00 – b68

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Straight razor. J. Green. Picked bone handle, etched on face of blade "celebrated hollow ground", marked on tang "J. Green 122 Redcliffe Bristol".

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$45.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Black buffalo horn handle having inlaid silver hunting scene on front, marked on tang "universally approved".

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$40.00 – b68

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Straight razor. Yankee Cutlery Co. Imitation ivory handle having carved floral and woman decoration on both sides, marked on tang "Yankee Cutlery Co Germany magnetized 055". This razor handle pattern is #77 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$25.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. Max Dorner. Imitation ivory handle having raised geometric pattern, marked on tang "28 Metro" and "Max Dorner Solingen Germany". This celluloid Handle is quite rare. It is not in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$275.00 – razor68152

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Straight razor. I. Pearce. Black horn handle with an inlaid silver hunting scene on the front, marked on tang "I. Pearce Sheffield".

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$35.00 – cutthroat

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Straight razor. J. Wiss & Sons Co. Picked bone handle, marked on tang "Wiss" and "J. Wiss & Sons Co Newark, N.J. U.S.A.".

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$45.00 – b68

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Straight razor. Gold metal handle having carved floral and geometric pattern on front, diamond pattern on back, marked on tang "Gold metal" and "Pat. Appld for".

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$45.00 – epic

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Straight razor. L. H. Drake. Imitation ivory handle colored pink with pattern of raised nude woman facing to her right while standing on a man’s shoulders with flower above, marked on tang "L. H. Drake Burlington". This razor handle pattern is #42 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$225.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Mother of pearl handle having metal plague in middle marked "D. C" with metal shell decoration on bottom, marked on tang illegible. Extremely rare, C-1830’s carved, three piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners. 

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$50.00 – htex

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons. Black horn handle having inlaid mother of pearl cross and plague decoration, marked on tang "Joseph Rodgers & Sons cutlers to their majesties No 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield".

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$300.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. Unger Bros. Sterling handle having raised decoration throughout, etched on front "Ray", marked on back "Sterling 925 fine", marked on tang "Unger Bros".

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$40.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. I. Pearce. Imitation ivory handle having carving throughout and metal plague, marked on tang "I. Pearce 15 Angel St". Straight razor. I. Pearce. Carved whalebone handle having carving throughout and metal escutcheon plate, marked on tang "I. Pearce 15 Angel St".

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$80.00 – hone2

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Straight razor. N. Shure Co. Celluloid handle of fisherman bringing his net with sailboat decoration on top, marked on tang "N. Shure Co Chicago". This razor handle pattern is #4 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$40.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Rheinsche Cutlery Co. Celluloid handle having raised painted deer decoration, marked on tang "Rheinsche Cutlery Co. Germany". This razor handle pattern is #48 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$150.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Black pressed horn handle having carved bird decoration throughout, marked on tang appearing to be "Odxin warranted".

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$25.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. American. Aluminum handle having raised geometric pattern, marked on tang "American". Not Sterling Silver. There are no markings.

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$25.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. The Robeson Cutler. Picked bone handle, marked on tang "The Robeson Cutler Rochester, N.Y.".

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$275.00 – barbershave

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher. Sterling Silver handle having floral decoration throughout having monogram towards bottom, etched on face of blade "Extra hollow ground", marked on tang "Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield England". It is marked sterling on inside of handle by tang.

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$70.00 – hone2

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Straight razor. Black pressed horn handle having animal decoration throughout incl "Dog", "horse", and "stag", marked on tang "warranted".

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$30.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. Gold metal handle having etched decoration, marked on tang "Damascus steel".

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$40.00 – epic

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Straight razor. W. H. Morley & Sons. Celluloid handle having raised stag in forest decoration, etched on face of blade "Barber's Friend", marked on tang "W. H. Morley & Sons Clover Brand 61" and "Germany". This razor handle pattern is #47 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$140.00 – ironman66

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Straight razor. Maher & Crosh. Mother of pearl handle having carved decoration throughout, marked on face of blade appearing to be "Our Masterpiece specially ground for frigate use Maher & Crosh". Three piece pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners.

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$130.00 – str8edge88

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Straight razor. Lisbon. Very rare wooden carved handle, marked on tang "Lisbon cast steel". Early, 18thC Razor.

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$250.00 – epic

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Straight razor. Dame, Stoddard & Company. Sterling handle having fleur de lis decoration throughout, etched on back "Sterling 6103", marked on tang "Dame, Stoddard & Company Boston, Mass. Made in Germany 50".

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$150.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. W R Edwards. Mother of pearl handle, marked on tang "W R Edwards". Extremely rare, C-1825, one-piece pearl scales pinned to metal liners.

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$150.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Stag horn handle.

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$80.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. Sharp Cutlery Co. Celluloid handle of fisherman bringing his net with sailboat decoration on top, marked on tang "Sharp Cutlery Co Germany 705". This razor handle pattern is #4 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$40.00 – ecsbob321

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Straight razor. Tuckmar. Mother of pearl & abalone handle having etching on face of blade, marked on tang "Best Qualitat Tuckmar silver steel Solingen". Each side has four panels of mother of pearl separated by three panels of abalone attached to metal liners. Rare.

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$80.00 – dlc

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Straight razor. Black pressed horn handle having shepherd on one side and man with dog on other, both marked "Wilson" underneath, marked on tang "warranted".

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$70.00 – epic

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Straight razor. W. H. Morley & Sons. Celluloid handle having eagle with wings spread out holding arrows and wheat in talons, etched on face of blade "Finest hollow ground", marked on tang "W. H. Morley & Sons Germany". This razor handle pattern is #146 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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$275.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons. Silver handle having ribbon and floral decoration throughout, monogram on back appearing to be "WSC", etched on face of blade "The Royal Razor", marked on tang "Joseph Rodgers & Sons cutlers to their majesties No 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield". Believed to be sterling. There are no markings.

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$60.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. John Primble. Picked bone handle having metal plague in middle, etched on face of blade "Primble Southern Gentleman", marked on tang "John Primble India steel works 1021 5/8" and "Belknap HD. & Mfg Co. Louisville, Ky Germany".

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$90.00 – b68

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Straight razor. Stepanek & Vondracek. Celluloid handle having hand painted castle decoration, etched on face of blade "pointer", marked on tang "Stepanek & Vondracek Cedar Rapids, Iowa" and "Made in Germany". This celluloid Handle is quite rare. It is not in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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