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.

*NOTE* Shipping is available on all items.



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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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#141 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1850-60’s. Pressed clear horn handle wit...

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$16.00 – spec72

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#141 – Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1850-60’s. Pressed clear horn handle with nice pattern on front.

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Straight Razor. Manufactured By Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1850-60’s. Pressed clear horn handle with nice pattern on front.

#142 – Straight Razor. “Warranted Hollow Ground” on reverse of tang. Flat Hallmarked silver handle with a p...

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$150.00 – rzr

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#142 – Straight Razor. “Warranted Hollow Ground” on reverse of tang. Flat Hallmarked silver handle with a pattern that looks like it was hand-hammered. Will polish up nicely.

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Straight Razor. “Warranted Hollow Ground” on reverse of tang. Flat Hallmarked silver handle with a pattern that looks like it was hand-hammered. Will polish up nicely.

#143 – Straight Razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers To Their Majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. C-1...

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#143 – Straight Razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers To Their Majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. C-1850. The wedge blade is stamped with Chinese symbols. Most likely this Razor was meant to appeal to the Chinese that worked on the railroads during this time period. Clear horn handle has damage to pile side.

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Straight Razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers To Their Majesties No. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. C-1850. The wedge blade is stamped with Chinese symbols. Most likely this Razor was meant to appeal to the Chinese that worked on the railroads during this time period. Clear horn handle has damage to pile side.

#144 – Straight Razor. Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley, NY. A great American Maker and their most pop...

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#144 – Straight Razor. Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley, NY. A great American Maker and their most popular example with collectors. The green transparent celluloid handle is original to this “Green Lizard” Razor with engraved lizard on blade. Little Valley was the home of some great American Cutlery companies including W.R. Case & Sons.

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Straight Razor. Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. Little Valley, NY. A great American Maker and their most popular example with collectors. The green transparent celluloid handle is original to this “Green Lizard” Razor with engraved lizard on blade. Little Valley was the home of some great American Cutlery companies including W.R. Case & Sons.

#145 – Straight Razor. WXYZ Silver Steel. C-1820-40. Wedge blade. Pressed black Buffalo horn handle with ni...

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#145 – Straight Razor. WXYZ Silver Steel. C-1820-40. Wedge blade. Pressed black Buffalo horn handle with nice design and “Silver Steel Razor” pressed into front.

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Straight Razor. WXYZ Silver Steel. C-1820-40. Wedge blade. Pressed black Buffalo horn handle with nice design and “Silver Steel Razor” pressed into front.

#146 – Straight Razor. Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1850. Whalebone handle.

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#146 – Straight Razor. Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1850. Whalebone handle.

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Straight Razor. Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield. C-1850. Whalebone handle.

#147 – Straight Razor. Joseph Elliot Fine India Steel. C-1830-50. The wedge blade is stamped “Celebrated Ra...

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$40.00 – shave1

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#147 – Straight Razor. Joseph Elliot Fine India Steel. C-1830-50. The wedge blade is stamped “Celebrated Razor. The black Buffalo horn handle is pressed “Boston” in the center front.

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Straight Razor. Joseph Elliot Fine India Steel. C-1830-50. The wedge blade is stamped “Celebrated Razor. The black Buffalo horn handle is pressed “Boston” in the center front.

#148 – Straight Razor. Jonathan Crookes Sheffield. The tang has the trademark of a pistol and heart. C-1850...

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#148 – Straight Razor. Jonathan Crookes Sheffield. The tang has the trademark of a pistol and heart. C-1850-60’s. Clear horn handle.

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Straight Razor. Jonathan Crookes Sheffield. The tang has the trademark of a pistol and heart. C-1850-60’s. Clear horn handle.

#149 – Straight Razor. Excelsior Cutlery Co. Imitation ivory celluloid handle has a raised pattern of scrol...

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$9.00 – shave1

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#149 – Straight Razor. Excelsior Cutlery Co. Imitation ivory celluloid handle has a raised pattern of scroll with beaded perimeter. This razor handle pattern is #138 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. Excelsior Cutlery Co. Imitation ivory celluloid handle has a raised pattern of scroll with beaded perimeter. This razor handle pattern is #138 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#150 – Straight Razor. Joseph Wostenholm & Sons EBRO Perseverance Works. I do not know when they had this a...

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#150 – Straight Razor. Joseph Wostenholm & Sons EBRO Perseverance Works. I do not know when they had this address. Definitely, not many Wostenholm pieces marked with this address. C-1850’s. Black Buffalo horn handle with pressed, embossed in gold advertising in a banner.

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Straight Razor. Joseph Wostenholm & Sons EBRO Perseverance Works. I do not know when they had this address. Definitely, not many Wostenholm pieces marked with this address. C-1850’s. Black Buffalo horn handle with pressed, embossed in gold advertising in a banner.

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