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-eight. 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. 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-eight. 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 Wednesday, May 15 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Thursday, May 16 at 3PM.

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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-eight. 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. 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-eight. 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 Wednesday, May 15 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Thursday, May 16 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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$400.00 – vigapan

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Their Majesties Sheffield. The blade is etched ?Royal Razor.? Very ornate Sterling Silver handle. Sterling silver was the top of the line handle material for Cutlery firms in the late 19thC. Rare.

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Straight razor. Simmons Hdwe England. The blade is etched ?WARRANTED SATISFACTORY OR NO SALE.? Black celluloid handle. Rare maker.

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$40.00 – mrgillette

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Straight razor. ?AMOR? on tang and embossed in the design of the fancy aluminum handle. Made by Wilhelm Noelle Solingen-Wald Germany. The only aluminum handle pattern this one I have encountered. figural cast aluminum handledStraight 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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$45.00 – moxie

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Straight razor. James Johnson. C-1835. Top of wedge blade stamped ?Silver Steel.? Black horn handle. Silver steel was invented in 1832. Needs a good cleaning.

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$225.00 – cin68

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Straight razor. Griffon. ?Carbo Magnetic? etched across the blade. Fancy Sterling Silver handle monogrammed and dated 1897. Handle clearly stamped with Sterling marks. Very ornate Sterling Silver handle. Sterling silver was the top of the line handle material for Cutlery firms in the late 19thC. Rare.

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$190.00 – fiddlehead111

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Straight razor. Wade &  Butcher For Barbers Use. Massive wedge blade. Fancy black handle.

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$40.00 – scrapbuy

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Straight razor. Imperial razor. The blade is fully etched with a view of the ship ?S.S. Lucania.? Launched in 1893. On her second voyage, she won the prestigious Blue Riband from the other Cunarder to become the fastest passenger liner afloat, a title she kept until 1898. Link: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Lucania. Black celluloid handle.

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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher for Barber?s Use. Black horn handle. Massive blade.

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$45.00 – easternjam96

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traight razor. ?Improved Silver Steel? across top of blade. Made by Joseph Elliot. Black horn handle with pointed ends. C1840.

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Straight razor. ?Double Hollow Ground? etched on blade. German made Sterling Silver handle with beaded perimeter. Sterling Silver handle razors are very rare. I bought/collected all I could find over the past 50 years. So many different patterns getting dispersed all over the World.

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Pair ofStraight razors having blades etched with spread American eagles and words ?The Improved Eagle Razor.? Celluloid handles. 

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$60.00 – oldschoolbarber

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Straight razor. ?Gold King? on tang. ?S. hude?s Germany - New York.? Unusual embossed metal handle having floral pattern. It appears to be silverplated. Full pattern both sides. The only one I have ever seen.

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$130.00 – easternjam96

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Straight razor. ?Manufactured by D. C. Halsted Sheffield.? Massive blade is etched ?THE CELEBRATED HOLLOW GROUND, FOR BARBER?S USE.? Rare maker. Heavy black Buffalo horn handle with large brass pin covers.

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$150.00 – cofey

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Straight razor. ?P. A. Rettig? engraved on silver handle with beaded perimeter.

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Straight razor. ?Philadelphia Cutlery? with engraved symbol of a Crown. Fancy embossed black celluloid handle pattern with Owl & scroll. This razor handle pattern is #138 in the book ?Celluloid Handle Guide forStraight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)? By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Shumate. Shumate Razor Co. St. Louis, MO. Fancy imitation ivory figuratively celluloid handle. This razor handle pattern is #164 in the book ?Celluloid Handle Guide forStraight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)? By Robert A. Doyle.

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$80.00 – orshitrit

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Straight razor. Wade &. Butcher Sheffield. C-1860?s. Wedge blade etched with patriotic motif.

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$120.00 – b68

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Straight razor. Schmachtenberg Brothers Solingen, Germany. Very ornate cast aluminum handle with raised goddess on front and scroll pattern on both sides. Figural cast aluminum handledStraight 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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$50.00 – harrier801

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Straight razor. Oak Razor Works Sheffield, England. Fully etched wedge blade ?SILVER COMBINED WITH STEEL, Set Ready For Use, Prince Albert?s Royal Razor.? Decorative scroll etched on either side of this unusual etching. Buffalo horn handle.

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Straight razor. Made Expressly for Simmons Hardware Co. St. Louis, MO. Made in England. The blade is uniquely etched ?ARKANSAS RATTLER.? Picked bone handle to resemble Stag. Very nice. This slogan was popular on Civil War period Bowie knives.

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