Straight Razor Auction Ending 9/16

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Straight razors. Matched, cased pair of UNIVERSALLY APPROVED, SET READY FOR USE, SUPERIOR FEATHER EDGE SET READY FOR USE, MANUFACTURED BY WADE & BUTCHER razors having carved natural material handles with inlaid ornate pique pin work design surrounding the escutcheon plate. C-1825-35.  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. Note damage.  This pair of razors was featured by Kurt Moe in "THE RAZOR ANTHOLOGY" book on page 219 of his article titled WADE & BUTCHER. (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 razors. Cased, match pair of scrimshawed natural material handles with hollow ground blades in presentation case. See images.

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Straight razors. Cased, match pair of Joseph Rodgers Sheffield natural material handles with hollow ground blades in presentation case. See images. Note: Joseph Rodgers had the largest store of this natural material in the city of Sheffield during the 19thC. They were in business from 1670-1970. They made some of the finest straight razors to come out of Sheffield during the 1800's.  

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Straight razor. Cased, match pair of Joseph Allen Sheffield, natural material handles with etched hollow ground blades in presentation case. See images. 

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Straight razors. Cased, personalizes 7-Day set of razors having natural material handles decorated with the names of the days of week on each. Pile side has shavers name. Slotted leather case. See images.

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Straight razor. Cased 7-Day set of imitation ivory celluloid material handles with hollow ground blades made by P. DREES. See images. 

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Straight razors. Very rare cased, complete 7-Day set of J. WOOD natural handled razors fitted with unique blade guards and having the Days of the Week etched on the tops of the tangs. Tangs stamped UNDERWOOD 56 HAYMARKET. Great set. The only one I have seen like this with the guards.

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Straight razors. Cased, match pair razors having natural material handles with hollow ground blades in flat presentation case. Note early professional pin repair. See images.

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Straight razor. J. HALL 87 LONDON ROAD Cased, match pair of natural material handles with hollow ground blades etched number "1" & "2" in upright leather covered wood presentation case with escutcheon plate. See images.

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Straight razors. LONG. C-1830-40 matched pair of mother of pearl handled. Razors fitted in flat presentation case with a pearl handled button hook. See images. I sold this to Kurt Moe years ago at Auction. Rare.

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Straight razors. Awesome cased, presentation match pair of carved natural material handles fitted in leather covered wood presentation case. Inscription dates to 1826. Wedge blades personalized with etching of the full name of the recipient. See images.

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Straight razors. Very rare, cased 7-Day set having one carved natural material handle with escutcheon plate and seven individual blades stamped CAST STEEL. The days of the week in etched on top of the blades. Complete and desirable. 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 is numbered to correspond with the specific shaped tang that fits it. In this case the number is "2" which is on the device and the tangs. You could not lock these blades into the handle of any other similar set.

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Straight razors. Fantastic, matched pair of razors having carved natural materials fitted in a decorated, flat presentation case. JOHN SELLERS & SONS CELEBRATED RAZOR SHEFFIELD. Pile side of tang: CHARLES CAMMELL & COMPANY LIMITED. Note damage in images.

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Straight razors. Very rare, cased 7-Day set having one carved natural material handle and seven individual blades stamped JOS. ROBERTS with an anchor logo. Complete and desirable. 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 is numbered to correspond with the specific shaped tang that fits it. In this case the number is "2" which is on the device and the tangs. You could not lock these blades into the handle of any other similar set.

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Straight razors. Cased 7-Day set of GEORGE WOSTENHOLM & SONS SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND Razors having the days of the week on the tops of blades and natural handles. A very nice original leather covered wood case with advertising in the lid.

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Straight razors. J. GIBBONS & SONS SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND awesome matched pair of razors with blades etched HARGREAVES BLUE and embossed natural material handle decorated with advertising for GIPSEY GRATE GLOSS. Super condition in flat, presentation case.

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Straight razors. Fantastic, matched pair of razors having carved natural materials fitted in a decorated, flat presentation case. The handles are embossed BROCKWAY. The escutcheon plate is engraved "HON. BEAMAN BROCKWAY."  Obviously, a high end gift at the time. I started to research. It appears that Beaman Brockway lived in Jefferson County, NY. But, you will need to hook up with Google to drill down and get the whole story. I need to keep cataloging. Note early repair and damage. Please review images.

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Straight razors. Wow! Very unique and extremely rare matched pair of JOSEPH RODGERS razors having shaped genuine tortoiseshell handles fitted in a decorated, flat presentation case. Definitely a custom order from a top maker. Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Their Majesties #6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. They were in business from 1670-1970. They made some of the finest straight razors to come out of Sheffield during the 1800's.  Tortoiseshell is a very rare handle material used for some of the finest presentation shaving tools.

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Straight razors. Cased 7-Day set of TRUSTWORTHY MAPPING & WEBB LONDON & SHEFFIELD Razors having the days of the week on the tops of blades and natural handles. The blades are all etched "Nulli Secundus," Latin for "Second to None."

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Straight razors. A matched pair of BAYLEY's mother of pearl handled razors fitted in a flat presentation case. The handles are one piece pearl each side. C-1840-50's.