Straight Razor Auction Ending 3/5

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A collection of 10 different straight razors having fancy colored celluloid handle patterns. See details of each in the multiple photos. Note: the slotted display case does not go with the sale of the razors. All of the handles are celluloid and the blades hollow ground.

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A collection of 10 different straight razors all having genuine ivory handles. See details of each in the multiple photos. Note: the slotted display case does not go with the sale of the razors. All the handles are ivory. There are a variety of blade patterns.

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A collection of 10 different 19thC Sheffield made straight razors having genuine mottled horn handles, some with inlaid escutcheon plates. There are some unique makers. See details of each in the multiple photos. Note: the slotted display case does not go with the sale of the razors.

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A unique assortment. A collection of 9 different straight “Corn” razors having assorted handle patterns, along with 1 multi-bladed pocketknife and a unique cutting tool boasting a select horn handle. See details of each in the multiple photos. Note: the slotted display case does not go with the sale of the razors. The Corn Razor was a tool for removing “corns” from the feet. There are a variety of makers, handle materials and handle patterns. The larger case being 20" X 21.5" X 3.5"T, painted wood Genco case 15" X 5" X 7.75"T, and metal Genco case 14.75" X 6.75" X 8"T.

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Three early 20thC advertising razor showcases. 1. Embossed tin & glass advertising showcase for Genco Razors. 2. Wood & glass advertising showcase for Genco Razors. Tin & glass advertising showcase for E-Z Cutter Razors having lift up top. Advertising “GELLER, WARD & HASNER HARDWARE CO. ST. LOUIS.”

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Brass bound, wood cased set of four matching ivory handled razors made by MAPPIN & WEBB with matching advertising on interior lid of felt lined, slotted case. All blades etched “THE CELEBRATED SHEFFIELD HOLLOW GROUND SPECIAL STEEL.” The tangs have “Trustworthy” and “Royal Cutlery Works Sheffield.” A very nice set.

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Brass bound, wood cased set of seven matching ivory handled razors made by LUND 57 CORN HILL (London). Lund was a high end dealer in Cutlery in London. This 7-Day set has the days of the week etched uniquely on the tops of the tangs of the unusually cut blades. Personalized “Newt Jolliff.” Awesome set. This was very likely Jacob Newton Jolliff 1849–1881 who lived and died in Illinois.

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Very rare, single carved ivory handled 7 Day set having elaborate “pique work” around the inlaid German Silver escutcheon plate. C-1820’s. All matching stamped blades are fitted in the paper covered wood case with full advertising on the cover “CELEBRATED CASED SEVEN DAY RAZORS SUPERIOR TO ANYTHING OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC. The center is decorated nicely with animal figures. 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 corresponds with the specific shaped tang that fits it. You could not lock these blades into the handle of any other similar set. You will be hard pressed to find a better, fancier one handle 7-Day set. Note: Pique work was the art of inlaying tiny silver pins, by hand, into the predrilled holes of the pattern. It was a cottage industry done in homes around the manufacturing city of Sheffield. This artistry was popular from about 1820-1840's. Pique work was performed on horn, pearl, tortoiseshell, ivory and bone. You will not find two identical pieces. Even the pins are set by hand so they are not even in height.

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Matched pair of WADE &  BUTCHER “FOR BARBERS USE” straight razors having heavy wide blades and genuine black Buffalo horn handles fitted in a leather covered upright presentation case having an Irish distributors advertising in the lid. These massive wedge blades were popular with the Irish. C-1850.

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Very ornate Sterling Silver handled straight razor DIAMONDINE made by Barstow & Williams fitted in a presentation case with French distributors name on lid. Sterling silver was the top of the line handle material for Cutlery firms in the late 18thC.

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Very rare, single ivory handled 7 Day set having a slide top wood case. C-1820-30. All matching blades are fitted in the wood case. 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 corresponds 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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Oak cased, 7-Day set of ivory handled razors manufactured by “A.J. Jordan Sheffield, England. The tangs are etched “OLD FAITHFUL.” The oak case has a brass inlaid escutcheon plate. All blades and handles match. A wonderful set.

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Pair of monogrammed ivory handled straight razors fitted in upright leather covered wood case. C-1870. A.J. Jordan Sheffield, England made one, the other made in Piccadilly. Interesting, different makers. But, obviously they belonged to the same person and have been together for approximately 150 years!

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The only one of these I have ever seen. A heavy, fully carved with monogram, solid ivory case to house four straight razors. Wow.

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7-Day set of “R. McQueen & Sons Newcastle” ivory Handled straight razor set fitted in leather covered wood case. Rare maker. Complete. The escutcheon plate is engraved “BRUER HARMAN.”

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Chinese straight razor having wedge blade and wood peg handle in box with applied label “Charlie Lee Hung Chang, Tibet, China, Maker of Razors. Rare.

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Very unusual shaving razor having a round wood handle and a blade that is stamped “V. Crown R. SILVERSTEEL WARRANTED.” Note: V crown R - Queen Victoria 1837-1901. Silver Steel" was invented in 1832. It appears that this razor was forged from a mid-19thC Sheffield blade and attached to a one piece custom made wood handle with unique engraved brass tang pin cover. Further the end of the tang has been shaped to lock into the wood handle when fully extended. One of a kind.

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A collection of four out of print books pertaining to Barbering, Shaving and straight Razor Collecting. See multiple images.

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A collection of four out of print books pertaining to knife and straight Razor Collecting. Also a great hardcover book with great information on the Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers. See multiple images.

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A collection of three out of print books pertaining to Straight Razor Collecting. See multiple images