Straight Razor Auction Ending 6/24

This offering of rare and unusual straight razors comes from the Estate of Kurt Moe of Minnesota. Kurt was an avid collector of straight razors. He was also a personal friend of over forty years. Kurt bought many of these examples from me over the past forty plus years. This is the first session. It contains many unique, one of a kind pieces. His collection is still being unpacked and features straight razors, razor sets, safety razors, barbering items, showcases and more. He and his wife collected other categories of memorabilia including antique toys, banks, tins, soda fountain items and advertising. We will be offering all of these items at auction in upcoming sessions.

Payment is due by Wednesday, June 26 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Wednesday, June 26 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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This offering of rare and unusual straight razors comes from the Estate of Kurt Moe of Minnesota. Kurt was an avid collector of straight razors. He was also a personal friend of over forty years. Kurt bought many of these examples from me over the past forty plus years. This is the first session. It contains many unique, one of a kind pieces. His collection is still being unpacked and features straight razors, razor sets, safety razors, barbering items, showcases and more. He and his wife collected other categories of memorabilia including antique toys, banks, tins, soda fountain items and advertising. We will be offering all of these items at auction in upcoming sessions.

Payment is due by Wednesday, June 26 at 1PM.

Pickup in Pleasant Valley, NY must be completed by Wednesday, June 26 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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#178 – Straight razor. Cast Steel Warranted. Kurt purchased this "Lummus" razor from me back in the 1980's! The Buffalo horn handle is stamped SHEAF WORKS identifying it as a razor made by William Greaves. The number is an inventory number from the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920. Lummus wrote articles on straight Razor Collecting for "Antiques" magazine in the 1920's. The red dot pattern was some type of code that Henry applied to many of his straight razors. Although I bought his 500 piece collection from his Estate over 40 years ago, and tried to review all the designs to try and find what they had in common, I could not break the code. 

Straight razor. Cast Steel Warranted. Kurt purchased this "Lummus" razor from me back in the 1980's! The Buffalo horn handle is stamped SHEAF WORKS identifying it as a razor made by William Greaves. The number is an inventory number from the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920. Lummus wrote articles on straight Razor Collecting for "Antiques" magazine in the 1920's. The red dot pattern was some type of code that Henry applied to many of his straight razors. Although I bought his 500 piece collection from his Estate over 40 years ago, and tried to review all the designs to try and find what they had in common, I could not break the code. https://www.mass.gov/person/henry-tilton-lummus. From the above article: "Justice Lummus was an outspoken and forceful speaker when occasion required. He was distinguished in personal appearance and bearing. He was interested in antiques, particularly in old razors and furniture, of which he had an extensive private collection." "Henry Tilton Lummus was born in Lynn, December 28, 1876, the son of William and Louisa Mitchell (Brown) Lummus. He attended the Lynn schools, was graduated from the Lynn Classical High School in 1894, and from the Boston University Law School in 1897, heading his class and receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws, summa cum laude." He died in 1960 at the age of 84.

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Straight razor. Cast Steel Warranted. Kurt purchased this "Lummus" razor from me back in the 1980's! The Buffalo horn handle is stamped SHEAF WORKS identifying it as a razor made by William Greaves. The number is an inventory number from the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920. Lummus wrote articles on straight Razor Collecting for "Antiques" magazine in the 1920's. The red dot pattern was some type of code that Henry applied to many of his straight razors. Although I bought his 500 piece collection from his Estate over 40 years ago, and tried to review all the designs to try and find what they had in common, I could not break the code. https://www.mass.gov/person/henry-tilton-lummus. From the above article: "Justice Lummus was an outspoken and forceful speaker when occasion required. He was distinguished in personal appearance and bearing. He was interested in antiques, particularly in old razors and furniture, of which he had an extensive private collection." "Henry Tilton Lummus was born in Lynn, December 28, 1876, the son of William and Louisa Mitchell (Brown) Lummus. He attended the Lynn schools, was graduated from the Lynn Classical High School in 1894, and from the Boston University Law School in 1897, heading his class and receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws, summa cum laude." He died in 1960 at the age of 84.

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$60.00 – bladerunner59

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