Straight Razor Auction Ending 11/28

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, November 29 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, November 30 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 Thursday, November 29 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Friday, November 30 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 – Belmont straight razor. Belmont Manufacturing Co. New York with blade etched “Quality Guaranteed.” A...

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#61 – Belmont straight razor. Belmont Manufacturing Co. New York with blade etched “Quality Guaranteed.” Awesome blue colored celluloid handle with raised Castle scene. It is #57 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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Belmont straight razor. Belmont Manufacturing Co. New York with blade etched “Quality Guaranteed.” Awesome blue colored celluloid handle with raised Castle scene. It is #57 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#62 – Rare American Maker: “Holley Mfg. Co. Lakeville” CT. Pressed clear horn handle.

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#62 – Rare American Maker: “Holley Mfg. Co. Lakeville” CT. Pressed clear horn handle.

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Rare American Maker: “Holley Mfg. Co. Lakeville” CT. Pressed clear horn handle.

#63 – Wade & Butcher For Barber’s Use massive straight razor. Black Buffalo horn handle with heavy wedge b...

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#63 – Wade & Butcher For Barber’s Use massive straight razor. Black Buffalo horn handle with heavy wedge blade. C-1840.

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Wade & Butcher For Barber’s Use massive straight razor. Black Buffalo horn handle with heavy wedge blade. C-1840.

#64 – Rare wood handled Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield Straight Razor. Large blade.

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#64 – Rare wood handled Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield Straight Razor. Large blade.

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Rare wood handled Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield Straight Razor. Large blade.

#65 – Three genuine whalebone Handled straight razors. All three different makers.

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#65 – Three genuine whalebone Handled straight razors. All three different makers.

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Three genuine whalebone Handled straight razors. All three different makers.

#66 – Very nice one-piece pearl each side handle with metal end caps made by Mappin & Webb Sheffield. Nice...

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#66 – Very nice one-piece pearl each side handle with metal end caps made by Mappin & Webb Sheffield. Nice shield shaped inlaid escutcheon plate. Top of the line and rare.

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Very nice one-piece pearl each side handle with metal end caps made by Mappin & Webb Sheffield. Nice shield shaped inlaid escutcheon plate. Top of the line and rare.

#67 – Awesome carved whalebone handle with wavy pattern having wedge blade. Illegible stamp of maker. C-18...

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#67 – Awesome carved whalebone handle with wavy pattern having wedge blade. Illegible stamp of maker. C-1820.

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Awesome carved whalebone handle with wavy pattern having wedge blade. Illegible stamp of maker. C-1820.

#68 – Two 19thC pressed horn handled, Sheffield made, Straight Razors.

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#68 – Two 19thC pressed horn handled, Sheffield made, Straight Razors.

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Two 19thC pressed horn handled, Sheffield made, Straight Razors.

#69 – Fancy cast aluminum handled straight razor made by Theile & Quack. Very ornate floral pattern with r...

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#69 – Fancy cast aluminum handled straight razor made by Theile & Quack. Very ornate floral pattern with raised figure on front. 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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Fancy cast aluminum handled straight razor made by Theile & Quack. Very ornate floral pattern with raised figure on front. 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 – Very ornate Sterling Silver Handled straight Razor “F&B.” Foster & Bailey was a small quality Americ...

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#70 – Very ornate Sterling Silver Handled straight Razor “F&B.” Foster & Bailey was a small quality American silversmith Company that operated in Providence, Rhode Island from 1878-1898. Very ornate and rare shaving tool.

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Very ornate Sterling Silver Handled straight Razor “F&B.” Foster & Bailey was a small quality American silversmith Company that operated in Providence, Rhode Island from 1878-1898. Very ornate and rare shaving tool.

#71 – Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany straight razor. Very rare imitation ivory celluloid H...

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#71 – Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany straight razor. Very rare imitation ivory celluloid Handled pattern with dog head at one end and Elk head on the other. Pattern both sides. It is #11 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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Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany straight razor. Very rare imitation ivory celluloid Handled pattern with dog head at one end and Elk head on the other. Pattern both sides. It is #11 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#72 – Unusual “Nude” celluloid Handled razor in black. It is #42 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for S...

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#72 – Unusual “Nude” celluloid Handled razor in black. It is #42 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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Unusual “Nude” celluloid Handled razor in black. It is #42 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 made by Wm. Greaves & Sons Sheaf Works Sheffield. C-1850’s India Stag handle having w...

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#73 – Straight razor made by Wm. Greaves & Sons Sheaf Works Sheffield. C-1850’s India Stag handle having wedge blade. Rare.

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Straight razor made by Wm. Greaves & Sons Sheaf Works Sheffield. C-1850’s India Stag handle having wedge blade. Rare.

#74 – Two unusual Corn razors. One was made by H. Boker. The other, with green celluloid handle is a Frame...

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#74 – Two unusual Corn razors. One was made by H. Boker. The other, with green celluloid handle is a Frameback with wafer thin blade made by Weck Brooklyn, NY.

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Two unusual Corn razors. One was made by H. Boker. The other, with green celluloid handle is a Frameback with wafer thin blade made by Weck Brooklyn, NY.

#75 – Rare” American Retailer: “The McIntosh Huntington Co.” Beautiful carved mother of pearl, 6 paneled H...

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#75 – Rare” American Retailer: “The McIntosh Huntington Co.” Beautiful carved mother of pearl, 6 paneled Handled Razor with metal liners. Maker The Crown Razor. Very nice.

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Rare” American Retailer: “The McIntosh Huntington Co.” Beautiful carved mother of pearl, 6 paneled Handled Razor with metal liners. Maker The Crown Razor. Very nice.

#76 – Hope Cutlery Co. straight razor having very rare and ornate imitation ivory handle colored green and...

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#76 – Hope Cutlery Co. straight razor having very rare and ornate imitation ivory handle colored green and hollow ground blade. It is #42 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. It is #14 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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Hope Cutlery Co. straight razor having very rare and ornate imitation ivory handle colored green and hollow ground blade. It is #42 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. It is #14 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#77 – Two early 19thC pressed horn handled razors. One having Black Buffalo horn and the other clear horn ...

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#77 – Two early 19thC pressed horn handled razors. One having Black Buffalo horn and the other clear horn handle. C-1820. See images.

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Two early 19thC pressed horn handled razors. One having Black Buffalo horn and the other clear horn handle. C-1820. See images.

#78 – Very rare and desirable Sterling Silver Handled straight razor Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffi...

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#78 – Very rare and desirable Sterling Silver Handled straight razor Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield. Monogrammed.

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Very rare and desirable Sterling Silver Handled straight razor Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield. Monogrammed.

#79 – Rogers Cutlery Co. fancy celluloid Handled Razor with coiled snake serpent on front colored burgundy...

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#79 – Rogers Cutlery Co. fancy celluloid Handled Razor with coiled snake serpent on front colored burgundy color. It is #9 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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Rogers Cutlery Co. fancy celluloid Handled Razor with coiled snake serpent on front colored burgundy color. It is #9 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

#80 – Two Mid 19thC clear horn handled razors made by unusual makers. “Pilot” and a Maker from “Sheaf Isla...

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#80 – Two Mid 19thC clear horn handled razors made by unusual makers. “Pilot” and a Maker from “Sheaf Island Works.”

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Two Mid 19thC clear horn handled razors made by unusual makers. “Pilot” and a Maker from “Sheaf Island Works.”

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