Straight Razor Auction Ending 9/16

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Two ornate metal folding SLAYTON RAZORS. Two different sizes. Dated 1879. Rare. Nelson B. Slayton of Rochester, NY invented this rarity. The two known variations are being sold here together. Good luck on acquiring these! These two razors were featured by Kurt Moe in "THE RAZOR ANTHOLOGY" book on page 105 of his article titled SLAYTON RAZOR AND KNIFE. (THE RAZOR ANTHOLOGY: A collection of selected articles about razors reprinted from monthly issues of Knife World. Copyright 1995 Knife World Publications. Illustrated, 246 pages. The book contains 72 articles by various authors. However, it is important to note that of the 72 articles Kurt Moe authored 53 of them. 73.6% of the book was comprised of Kurt's thoughts and examples from his extensive collection. Reference will be made on individual lot offerings featured in the book of the article title and page number. A limited supply of this book is available at $25 including shipping anywhere in the USA.)

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Straight razor. CUVIER A PARIS. A wonderful, early, metal trimmed 

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Straight razor. JOHN PRIMBLE. One of the hardest to find fancy, figural imitation ivory celluloid handle patterns witnessed in my book. This razor handle pattern is #2 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 actually a better example, more detail, than the example in my book. Very rare.

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Straight razor. GILBERT BROTHERS MANUFACTURING SHEFFIELD. Fully carved natural material. C-1830's.

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Straight razor. GLOBE CUTLERY CO. GERMANY. Hot pink anyone? Wow, a rare fancy, figural celluloid handle pattern in a rare color. This razor handle pattern 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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Straight razor. CONGRESS RAZOR BEST IN THE WORLD. KOKEN BARBER SUPPLY CO. A very nice cast, figural, fancy aluminum handle known as "The Bicycle Race" pattern. A great example of a rare pattern.

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Straight razor. C. W. ENGELS. Again, this was THE RAZOR featured in my book from my collection that Kurt Moe bought at Auction. This razor handle pattern is #17 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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Straight razor. AMERICA. This is a unique handle. I believe it is hollow cast brass or bronze in a pattern like you would find on an aluminum handle. Different. 

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Straight razor. NEW YORK CUTLERY CO. M. I. GERMANY. A very nice example of a colorful, figural "Shotgun" pattern celluloid handle. This razor handle pattern is #19 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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Straight razor. ELECTRIC on tang and etched on blade. A rare imitation ivory handle pattern. This razor handle pattern is #63 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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Straight razor. Wade & Butcher Sheffield. Awesome patriotic etched wedge blade celebrating our first CENTENNIAL in America "1776-1876." Etching includes Shield, Flags & Stars. Buffalo horn handle. The only one I have seen.

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Straight razor. J. A. HENCKELS. Here is another opportunity to purchase a rare celluloid handle pattern. This razor handle pattern is #17 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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Straight razor. NORVELL-SHAPLEIGH HDWE CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. A desirable American firm with a very attractive figural celluloid "Alligator"  handle pattern. This razor handle pattern is #46 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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Straight razor. MANGANESE STEEL. W.R. CASE & SONS BRADFORD, PA. (Rare American Maker.) Again, Kurt Moe found a fancy, figural imitation ivory celluloid handle pattern I had not encountered in 50+ years of collecting a viewing other collectors collections. Extremely rare. It is not in the book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)" By Robert A. Doyle. This is the only one of this pattern I have seen.

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Straight razor. HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT & CO. Made in Germany. A nice example of the fancy, figural celluloid "Eagle Claw" pattern. This razor handle pattern is #18 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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Straight razors. Two WESTFIELD MANUFACTURING CO. Razors with similar handle patterns. One has a slight variation to the pattern in my book as it has the addition of an insect in the middle of the pattern. These razor handle patterns are not featured in the book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)" By Robert A. Doyle. Quite rare.

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Straight razor. LAFAYETTE CUTLERY CO. A very nice example of the fancy, figural celluloid handle pattern featuring Parrot & Cockatoo. Nice color. This razor handle pattern is #44 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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Straight razor. Two very unique, fancy imitation ivory handle straight razors with patterns that I have not seen before. These celluloid Handles are quite rare. They are not in the book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)" By Robert A. Doyle. This is the only one of either pattern I have seen.

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Straight razor. W.H. MORLEY & SONS GERMANY. A very nice, colorful, fancy figural celluloid handle with horse and rider jumping over a fence and surrounded in floral motif. This razor handle pattern is #29 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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Straight razors. Two FOX CUTLERY CO. razors depicting different figural, fancy imitation ivory celluloid handles with raised "foxes." One of the Fox made razors was distributed by KOELLER & SCHMIDTS CUTLERY CO. Only one of the handle patterns is in my book. The other I have not encountered before. The razor handle pattern is #59 in the book "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)" By Robert A. Doyle.