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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$275.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. J. A. Henckels. Sterling silver handle having raised floral decoration, marked on back "Sterling", marked on tang "50 J. A. Henckels Solingen, Germany" on back of tang "Graff & Schmidt".

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Straight razor. Black pressed horn handle having men with rifles on one side with metal plague in middle, man holding rifle with dog and man with shepherds hook on back, marked on tang "Silver - Steel".

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Straight razor. W. H. Morley & Sons. Imitation ivory handle having raised painted deer in forest scene decoration, marked on face of blade "Special", marked on tang "W. H. Morley & Sons Clover Brand 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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Straight razor. Joseph Elliot. Black pressed horn handle having floral decoration and "Boston" in middle, etched on face of blade "Celebrated razor", marked on tang "Joseph Elliot Fine India steel".

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$50.00 – alabama

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Straight razor. Friedmann & Lauterjung. Stag horn handle marked on tang "Electric" and "Friedmann & Lauterjung".

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$35.00 – spec72

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Straight razor. Otto Birkhofen. Celluloid handle having raised stars and stripes decoration and eagle with wings spread out holding arrows and wheat in talons, etched on face of blade "King's Crown Razor extra hollow ground", marked on tang "Otto Birkhofen Germany". This razor handle pattern is #24 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. G. Deakin. Mottled horn handle having decoration of men on both sides marked "Woodman", "Farmer", and "Charging" with floral and bird decoration, marked on tang appearing to be "G. Deakin".

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Straight razor. Oxford Razor. Imitation ivory handle having cut-in owl on branch and raised inlaid metal quarter “man-in-the-moon” with three brass inlaid stars, marked on tang "Oxford Razor warranted Germany" and "Germania cutl. works Germany". This razor handle pattern is #76 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. Ortimer. Silver handle having scroll decoration by wedge pin with various markings throughout, marked on tang " & Ortimer".

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Straight razor. Clauss. Painted imitation ivory handle having raised decoration of Native American wearing headdress and holding hatchet by wedge pin on both sides, marked on tang "Clauss Fremont, O. U.S.A." This razor handle pattern is #28 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. Bengall. Clear pressed horn handle featuring the Masons symbol over "Protectus", the pile side has various scenes and symbols over "Cosjunotio". Masonic razor. Pressed Horn shows all the tools and symbols used by the Masons. Marked on tang "Bengall cast - steel".

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$40.00 – hone2

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Straight razor. John S Holler & Co. Picked bone handle having metal plague in middle, marked on tang "John S Holler & Co.".

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$140.00 – buggnout

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Straight razor. Charles Pickslay & Co. Decorative mother of pearl handle, marked on tang "Charles Pickslay & Co. manufactured to the king royal York works Sheffield." Three piece carved pearl panels on each side are attached to shaped metal liners. C-1840.

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$80.00 – whisper

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Straight razor. Kayser Ellison & Co. Pictures of three men, eagle and woman in dress statue on front of handle, written text on back, etched on face of blade appearing to be "Extra Hollow Ground", marked on tang "Made from Kayser Ellison & Co. Best Sheffield silver steel". 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. His is the only one of this pattern I have seen.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher. Stag horn handle having metal plague in middle, marked on spine "Wade & Butcher celebrated double swaged concave razor", marked on tang "Set ready for use & universally approved".

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Straight razor. Parker & Linley. Carved whalebone with inlaid escutcheon plate. Stamped on tang "Parker & Linley Canada Place Sheffield".

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$120.00 – hone2

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Straight razor. George Johnson &Co. Mottled horn handle having raised decoration of "Preble", "Washington", and eagle clenching arrows and branches in talons with 13 stars over its head marked on top "E Pluribus Unum" and "Liberty" on bottom, with "Franklin", "Shakespeare" and harp, horn, sword, etc. decoration on back, marked on tang appearing to be "G. Johnson" with hammer and seven stars maker's mark.

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Straight razor. J. R. Torrey Razor Co. Imitation ivory handle having raised windmill decoration, marked on tang "J. R. Torrey Razor Co. Worcester, Mass." This razor handle pattern is #31 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. Wardrobe Pearce. Black pressed horn handle having shell decoration, marked on tang "Wardrobe Pearce manufactured Sheffield". Red number indicates from Henry Lummus Collection

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Straight razor. Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co. Imitation ivory handle having painted raised pinecone decoration, marked on tang "Hibbard, Spencer Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany". This razor handle pattern is #61 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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