Straight Razor Auction Ending 5/13

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.

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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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#81 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Wade & Butcher' Black Buffalo horn handled razors. (D...

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#81 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Wade & Butcher' Black Buffalo horn handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different ?Wade & Butcher? Black Buffalo horn handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

#82 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Colorful celluloid' handled razors. (Display case not...

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#82 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Colorful celluloid' handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look as there are American makers and German. Some etched blades.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different ?Colorful celluloid? handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look as there are American makers and German. Some etched blades.

#83 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'American Brand' razors. (Display case not part of Lot...

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#83 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'American Brand' razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look as there are some different, colorful handles and etched blades.

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#84 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'fancy metal ends' on handlesStraight razors. (Display...

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#84 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'fancy metal ends' on handlesStraight razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

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#85 – Straight razors. A collection of 9 different 'Colorful' handled razors, some with etched blades. (Di...

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#85 – Straight razors. A collection of 9 different 'Colorful' handled razors, some with etched blades. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

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#86 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'American Brand' black celluloid handled razors. (Disp...

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#86 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'American Brand' black celluloid handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look as there are some rare makers and some unusual etched blades.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different ?American Brand? black celluloid handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look as there are some rare makers and some unusual etched blades.

#87 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Colorful Celluloid' handled razors. (Display case not...

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#87 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Colorful Celluloid' handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different ?Colorful Celluloid? handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

#88 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Mostly Sheffield Made' horn handled razors. (Display ...

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#88 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Mostly Sheffield Made' horn handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different ?Mostly Sheffield Made? horn handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

#89 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different Sheffield made Folk Art wood handled razors. (Display ...

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#89 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different Sheffield made Folk Art wood handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Note: Replacement Fold Art wood handles have been witnessed on 19thCStraight razor blades as a testament to the frugality of shavers. Often it was the 'wedge' blade itself that caused the breakage if the blade was closed too far or the handle material was too fragile for the blade (ivory, tortoiseshell, pearl or thin horn scales). These wood handles were very well crafted, sometimes utilizing the original spacer and,or pins. For the past fifty years of collecting, I have not sold any of my Folk Art Handled Razors. However, they will be coming on the market now with the auction sale of my collection.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different Sheffield made Folk Art wood handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Note: Replacement Fold Art wood handles have been witnessed on 19thCStraight razor blades as a testament to the frugality of shavers. Often it was the ?wedge? blade itself that caused the breakage if the blade was closed too far or the handle material was too fragile for the blade (ivory, tortoiseshell, pearl or thin horn scales). These wood handles were very well crafted, sometimes utilizing the original spacer and,or pins. For the past fifty years of collecting, I have not sold any of my Folk Art Handled Razors. However, they will be coming on the market now with the auction sale of my collection.

#90 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different fancy, figural celluloid handled razors. (Display case...

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#90 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different fancy, figural celluloid handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Some interesting patterns, makers and etched blades.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different fancy, figural celluloid handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Some interesting patterns, makers and etched blades.

#91 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different razors having etched blades. Some pretty unique full b...

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#91 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different razors having etched blades. Some pretty unique full blade etching. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different razors having etched blades. Some pretty unique full blade etching. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details.

#92 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different celluloid handled razors having fancy ends. (Display c...

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#92 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different celluloid handled razors having fancy ends. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different celluloid handled razors having fancy ends. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

#93 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Mostly Sheffield Made' Black Buffalo horn handled raz...

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#93 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different 'Mostly Sheffield Made' Black Buffalo horn handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Some nice ones.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different ?Mostly Sheffield Made? Black Buffalo horn handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Some nice ones.

#94 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different colorful celluloid handled razors. (Display case not p...

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#94 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different colorful celluloid handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different colorful celluloid handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

#95 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different fancy and colorful celluloid handled razors. (Display ...

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#95 – Straight razors. A collection of 10 different fancy and colorful celluloid handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

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Straight razors. A collection of 10 different fancy and colorful celluloid handled razors. (Display case not part of Lot and does not go with the razors). See photos for details. Take a close look.

#96 – A collection of barbering & shaving items including safety razors and set, shaving brush, and early ...

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#96 – A collection of barbering & shaving items including safety razors and set, shaving brush, and early electric clippers. Some very unusual and hard to find items. Closely review photos for details.

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A collection of barbering & shaving items including safety razors and set, shaving brush, and early electric clippers. Some very unusual and hard to find items. Closely review photos for details.

#97 – A collection of barbering & shaving items including hand clippers, sharpening stones, safety razor, ...

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#97 – A collection of barbering & shaving items including hand clippers, sharpening stones, safety razor, etc. Closely review photos for details.

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#98 – A collection of safety razors and assorted shaving items. Closely review photos for details.

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#100 – Collection of safety razors, barber items and assorted shaving items. Closely review photos for deta...

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