Straight Razor Auction Ending 7/15

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 Tuesday, July 17 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, July 20 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 Tuesday, July 17 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, July 20 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. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-60. The heavy wedge blade is stamped across the top “Celebrated Fine India Steel Set Ready for Use. Below this is stamped “Diamond Edge Razor.” The black Buffalo handle has an inlaid mother of pearl escutcheon and an inlaid perimeter of silver wire. The number 1287 is the Henry T. Lummus inventory number. It is believed that the Lummus collection originally had approximately 1,500 examples of pre-20thC razors. Five hundred were donated to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. I purchased five hundred pieces from the Estate. Five hundred more that were circulating for sale in the 1930’s have not shown up to my knowledge anywhere.

Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-60. The heavy wedge blade is stamped across the top “Celebrated Fine India Steel Set Ready for Use. Below this is stamped “Diamond Edge Razor.” The black Buffalo handle has an inlaid mother of pearl escutcheon and an inlaid perimeter of silver wire. The number 1287 is the Henry T. Lummus inventory number. It is believed that the Lummus collection originally had approximately 1,500 examples of pre-20thC razors. Five hundred were donated to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. I purchased five hundred pieces from the Estate. Five hundred more that were circulating for sale in the 1930’s have not shown up to my knowledge anywhere.

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Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-60. The heavy wedge blade is stamped across the top “Celebrated Fine India Steel Set Ready for Use. Below this is stamped “Diamond Edge Razor.” The black Buffalo handle has an inlaid mother of pearl escutcheon and an inlaid perimeter of silver wire. The number 1287 is the Henry T. Lummus inventory number. It is believed that the Lummus collection originally had approximately 1,500 examples of pre-20thC razors. Five hundred were donated to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. I purchased five hundred pieces from the Estate. Five hundred more that were circulating for sale in the 1930’s have not shown up to my knowledge anywhere.

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