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.
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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.
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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7-Day Set of Straight Razors having one regular size handle with seven interchangeable blades fitted in a leather covered wood case. C-1810-25. In gold inside the purple satin detached lid “Hawksley 300 Oxford St. London.” This is a very rare and unique set having a genuine tortoiseshell handle with gold head cap and gold shield shaped escutcheon on both sides. The gold embossed tang with tang extension is part of the full length handle that each blade locks into. “Bizos” is embossed on the tang. Complete. One-of-kind, high-end, most likely a presentation gift. These one Handled seven day sets are extremely rare and were produced for a very short period of time, approximately 1820-1840. Further, each locking device is numbered to correspond with the specific shaped tang that fits it. You could not lock these blades into the handle of any other similar set.
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7-Day Set of Straight Razors having one regular size handle with seven interchangeable blades fitted in a leather covered wood case. C-1810-25. In gold inside the purple satin detached lid “Hawksley 300 Oxford St. London.” This is a very rare and unique set having a genuine tortoiseshell handle with gold head cap and gold shield shaped escutcheon on both sides. The gold embossed tang with tang extension is part of the full length handle that each blade locks into. “Bizos” is embossed on the tang. Complete. One-of-kind, high-end, most likely a presentation gift. These one Handled seven day sets are extremely rare and were produced for a very short period of time, approximately 1820-1840. Further, each locking device is numbered to correspond with the specific shaped tang that fits it. You could not lock these blades into the handle of any other similar set.
High Bid:
$850.00 – luca7ange
Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1
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