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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#61 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Frederick Reynolds Sheffield. C-1860’s. Wedge blade. Black Buffalo h...

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#61 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Frederick Reynolds Sheffield. C-1860’s. Wedge blade. Black Buffalo horn handle with embossed scene of the 1862 Exhibit. The International of 1862, or Great London Exposition, was a world's fair. It was held from 1 May to 1 November 1862. The only one like this I have seen.

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Straight Razor. Manufactured By Frederick Reynolds Sheffield. C-1860’s. Wedge blade. Black Buffalo horn handle with embossed scene of the 1862 Exhibit. The International of 1862, or Great London Exposition, was a world's fair. It was held from 1 May to 1 November 1862. The only one like this I have seen.

#62 – Straight Razor. Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley, NY. The hollow ground blade is etched “Prince...

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#62 – Straight Razor. Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley, NY. The hollow ground blade is etched “Prince.” Advertising on the pile side of blade for “Killam Hdwe. Co.” Mottled green celluloid handle. Great American maker.

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Straight Razor. Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley, NY. The hollow ground blade is etched “Prince.” Advertising on the pile side of blade for “Killam Hdwe. Co.” Mottled green celluloid handle. Great American maker.

#63 – Straight Razor. Illegible. C-1815-25. Early wood handle colored black.

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#63 – Straight Razor. Illegible. C-1815-25. Early wood handle colored black.

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Straight Razor. Illegible. C-1815-25. Early wood handle colored black.

#64 – Straight Razor. “Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers To Their Majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield.” F...

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#64 – Straight Razor. “Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers To Their Majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield.” Fancy Sterling Silver handle has the date 1892 in the open area in center of handle. The blade is etched “The Royal Razor.” 

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Straight Razor. “Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers To Their Majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield.” Fancy Sterling Silver handle has the date 1892 in the open area in center of handle. The blade is etched “The Royal Razor.” 

#65 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-50’s. The clear horn handle has one...

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#65 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-50’s. The clear horn handle has one third pressed with a shell and ribbed pattern on both sides. .

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Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-50’s. The clear horn handle has one third pressed with a shell and ribbed pattern on both sides. .

#66 – Straight Razor. Wostenholm. C-1810-15. One of the earliest Wostenholm Razors I have ever owned. Heav...

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#66 – Straight Razor. Wostenholm. C-1810-15. One of the earliest Wostenholm Razors I have ever owned. Heavy wedge blade. Black Buffalo horn handle is pressed with “Sheaf Works.” Large brass pin covers.

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Straight Razor. Wostenholm. C-1810-15. One of the earliest Wostenholm Razors I have ever owned. Heavy wedge blade. Black Buffalo horn handle is pressed with “Sheaf Works.” Large brass pin covers.

#67 – Straight Razor. Still. Very unique brass frameback razor having a wafer thin blade that does not see...

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#67 – Straight Razor. Still. Very unique brass frameback razor having a wafer thin blade that does not seem to be interchangeable. Black Buffalo horn handle. Rare.

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Straight Razor. Still. Very unique brass frameback razor having a wafer thin blade that does not seem to be interchangeable. Black Buffalo horn handle. Rare.

#68 – Straight Razor. Marx & Co. the hollow ground blade is etched in gold “Tip - Top. Black celluloid han...

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#68 – Straight Razor. Marx & Co. the hollow ground blade is etched in gold “Tip - Top. Black celluloid handle.

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Straight Razor. Marx & Co. the hollow ground blade is etched in gold “Tip - Top. Black celluloid handle.

#69 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. Blade “Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor.” Ve...

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#69 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. Blade “Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor.” Very fancy and unique aluminum handle with raised figures of women on both sides. figural cast aluminum handled straight razors are quite rare as aluminum was a new and expensive alloy at the time these Art Nouveau razors were popular. This would have been the top of their line for this maker.

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Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. Blade “Celebrated Hollow Ground Razor.” Very fancy and unique aluminum handle with raised figures of women on both sides. figural cast aluminum handled straight razors are quite rare as aluminum was a new and expensive alloy at the time these Art Nouveau razors were popular. This would have been the top of their line for this maker.

#70 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-50’s. Clear horn handle is pressed ...

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#70 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-50’s. Clear horn handle is pressed with scroll around the words “Congress Razor.” Heavy wedge blade.

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Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1840-50’s. Clear horn handle is pressed with scroll around the words “Congress Razor.” Heavy wedge blade.

#71 – Straight Razor. Wolf with a crown symbol. C1810-30. Mottled horn handle with three inlaid metal deco...

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#71 – Straight Razor. Wolf with a crown symbol. C1810-30. Mottled horn handle with three inlaid metal decorations on front. Pile side has damage.

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Straight Razor. Wolf with a crown symbol. C1810-30. Mottled horn handle with three inlaid metal decorations on front. Pile side has damage.

#72 – Straight Razor. Curtin & Clark Cutlery Co. St. Joseph, MO. Raised geometric pattern on imitation ivo...

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#72 – Straight Razor. Curtin & Clark Cutlery Co. St. Joseph, MO. Raised geometric pattern on imitation ivory celluloid handle. This razor handle pattern is #151 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. Curtin & Clark Cutlery Co. St. Joseph, MO. Raised geometric pattern on imitation ivory celluloid handle. This razor handle pattern is #151 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#73 – Straight Razor. Cast Steel. C1810-20. Black Buffalo horn handle pressed with a unique pattern of dog...

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#73 – Straight Razor. Cast Steel. C1810-20. Black Buffalo horn handle pressed with a unique pattern of dogs chasing Game.

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Straight Razor. Cast Steel. C1810-20. Black Buffalo horn handle pressed with a unique pattern of dogs chasing Game.

#74 – Straight Razor. Hohn Pitts Celebrated Razor. C-1820-40. Unusual worked back wedge blade. The whalebo...

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#74 – Straight Razor. Hohn Pitts Celebrated Razor. C-1820-40. Unusual worked back wedge blade. The whalebone handle has inlaid metal decorations on either side if the shield shapedGerman Silver escutcheon plate. Age cracks on pile side head pin.

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Straight Razor. Hohn Pitts Celebrated Razor. C-1820-40. Unusual worked back wedge blade. The whalebone handle has inlaid metal decorations on either side if the shield shapedGerman Silver escutcheon plate. Age cracks on pile side head pin.

#75 – Straight Razor. Powers Paper Springfield. The massive blade is etched “Pride of Conn. Valley.” Rare ...

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#75 – Straight Razor. Powers Paper Springfield. The massive blade is etched “Pride of Conn. Valley.” Rare American made Razor. Black Buffalo horn handle.

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Straight Razor. Powers Paper Springfield. The massive blade is etched “Pride of Conn. Valley.” Rare American made Razor. Black Buffalo horn handle.

#76 – Straight Razor. James Barber ERA Sheffield. C-1870-80. Carved whalebone to look like three panels on...

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#76 – Straight Razor. James Barber ERA Sheffield. C-1870-80. Carved whalebone to look like three panels on each side of the handle.

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Straight Razor. James Barber ERA Sheffield. C-1870-80. Carved whalebone to look like three panels on each side of the handle.

#77 – Straight Razor. Johnson. C-1810-25. Ornately pressed mottled horn handle with raised pattern on both...

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#77 – Straight Razor. Johnson. C-1810-25. Ornately pressed mottled horn handle with raised pattern on both sides including figures.

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Straight Razor. Johnson. C-1810-25. Ornately pressed mottled horn handle with raised pattern on both sides including figures.

#78 – Straight Razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1860-80. Picked bone handle to look like stag. Chip off ...

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#78 – Straight Razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1860-80. Picked bone handle to look like stag. Chip off the tang end of handle. Wedge blade with notched point.

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Straight Razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1860-80. Picked bone handle to look like stag. Chip off the tang end of handle. Wedge blade with notched point.

#79 – Straight Razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England. Blade etched “Elite.” Imiqtion ivory celluloid wi...

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#79 – Straight Razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England. Blade etched “Elite.” Imiqtion ivory celluloid with recessed scroll pattern on front side. This razor handle pattern is #126 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. Wade & Butcher Sheffield, England. Blade etched “Elite.” Imiqtion ivory celluloid with recessed scroll pattern on front side. This razor handle pattern is #126 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#80 – Straight Razor. R. H. Whitney & Company “Perfect.” Black Buffalo horn handle is inlaid with a cowboy...

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#80 – Straight Razor. R. H. Whitney & Company “Perfect.” Black Buffalo horn handle is inlaid with a cowboy on horseback and dog chasing a steer in metal. This metal inlaid  pattern is #91 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Further, this pattern is represented on page 41 in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," By Robert A. Doyle published in 1980."

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Straight Razor. R. H. Whitney & Company “Perfect.” Black Buffalo horn handle is inlaid with a cowboy on horseback and dog chasing a steer in metal. This metal inlaid  pattern is #91 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Further, this pattern is represented on page 41 in "Straight Razor Collecting, An Illustrated Price Guide," By Robert A. Doyle published in 1980."

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