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| Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - Hi there, i have a Collins gold plated safety razor in its original box, 2 unopened packs of 5 blades and 2 opened packs with the date 1915. The Razor itself has Patent applied for stamped as well as gold plated on the underside of the head. Is this razor worth much as i need it? If so what would be the best way? I live in New Zealand and none of the 5 antique shops i have been to say its nice but they have no idea what is is and offer Between 30-50 NZD. I have held off just incase i canf find out its true value. | 
Enlarge | | Answer - Your offers were about ten time too low. A similar set with a silver-plated razor was valued at US$175 in the 1995 "Safety Razors: A Price Guide." Your set should fetch US$300 or more. You might try offering on eBay after checking prices there. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | Question - Hi, my name is Barry from England. I just picked up this razor as part of an old grooming set and I'm trying to find out more about it. It has no makings apart from "made in England" Any idea of the manufacturer or date? The handle seems to be distinctive, I haven't found anything in the Encyclopaedia with a similar end to the handle.
Thanks for any help! - Barry | 
Enlarge | | Answer - Sorry, I have no idea. The handle and guard (large center hole) are distinctive, the razor may have been made after the Gillette patents expired in 1921. "Made in England suggests" it was made for export. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - Hi Robert, could you please tell me the value of a shaving kit, patent #1192367 invented by Butler Ames and made by U.S. Magnet Safety Razor Co. The "U-Magent" case has a name engraved. The case that holds the kit has "Continag" on the top. I would be happy to give you more info if you need it. I keep getting a fatal error when I try to send the JPEG 1.21MB. Thank you! Kat | | Answer - Your razor is one of those "hard to find" items and changes hands very rarely so is impossible to put a "value" on it. The case is German and does not go with the razor but is the same vintage. The U-Magnet company was in Lowell, Mass. and also was called the United States Magnet Safety Razor Co. The patent was issued in 1916 to Mr. Ames. According to Krumholz's "A History of Shaving and Razors," the company was in business in 1920-1927. Ames graduated from West Point, had an engineering degree from M.I.T., and was a member of Congress from 1902-1912. The patent can be accessed on Google patents or on this site. | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Question - How much is a swastica shaving brush worth? Should i look for any details to determine value? | | Answer - | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Zephyr | | Question - C:UsersKthDownloadsDesktopfirst one really good use!!!!1.jpg | | Answer - | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Zephyr | | Question - I sent question in regards to vintage shaving mug not sure if went thru when I attached photo had issues. It's a mug from early 1900's featuring military "ambulant" driver. Was wondering worth etc. T&V France on bottom..Regards, Kathy | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Hope this picture is better. | 
Enlarge | | Answer - What is it you would like to know about this? Is it marked "Gillette" or not.\? | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - These are not the standard toggles. They do not have a date code, but a serial #. They also have a different head than a standard toggle. I thought that the 1-5 dial was much more rare than a 1-9 dial.
I also don't know if these model's even had a case. Some call these prototypes, I don't know if that is correct or not. I have seen cased 1-9 bottom dials, but never a 1-5 bottom dial, have you. Mine bottom dial has an aluminum handle, the 1-9 does not. | 
Enlarge | | Answer - They sure look like prototypes to me with all those differences. I would be curious where you got them. edorbonnie@gmail.com | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Does the Gillette new comb 1930's No77 set have a fat handle tech on it, thinking of buying one, or is it made up of diffent parts | | Answer - I think that this was assembled from different parts. I have never seen a tech with a comb guard, in fact I think that the "Tech" refers to models with the new style combless guard. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - Hello,
I am wondering if you might have any information at all regarding a "Signature" Single Ring. From what I have been able to determine, these were only made in 1908 and according to Robert Waits "A Safety Razor Compendium" there were only "a few" made. Can you tell me anything more about them or perhaps know of any others that exist? I recently acquired one of these and I am very interested in how many were made and why. Thank you very much | 
Enlarge | | Answer - From what I know of Gillette you are referring to the Razors that have the word "Gillette" in script inside the lid. There were actually quite a few made. They were manufactured in 1907 and 1908 and were part of total manufacturing of 905,430 razors so there were a lot. I also see them frequently in broweing e-bay so that means there are many out there. If you mean something else, let me know. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - If it is possible I would know more about this GILLETTE razor.
Thank you.
Silvio Passalalpi
Genoa - Italy
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Enlarge | | Answer - Silvio, from what I can tell from the photo this is a "New Improved" model and was manufactured between 1921 and 1930. If you could send me a clearer picture I may be able to tell you more. Is there a number on the head, under the cap? Tell me that number and I will tell you what year this was made. E-mail edorbonnie@gmail.com. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - I have a new improved model Gillette It has the number6235 s
I have a Gillette New Improved modl razor with th number 6235 S on it.It is engraved on head.In the books I find it does not list the letter S. It isgold colored.The set has 2 engraved tubes and and 1 engraved blade holder.I would like to find out when made Ron B.
| | Answer - Ron, the number 6235 would indicate it was made in 1921 but it should be followed by an "A". A special engraved model would have an "L" suffix If it was made in Spain it would be a V, France would be a W, England would be a Y and Canada would be a Z. The letter X following a second serial number means that the razor had been returned to the factory for repair of refinishing. I cannot tell you what an S means. However, I can tell you that you have either a "Deluxe" set or a very special custom engraved set (There are very few of these). As far as dating is concerned it is a fact that production began on "New Improved" models in 1921 and stopped in 1929. All had serial numbers except those manufactured in the U.S. between October 19,1927 and August 28, 1928. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - I am interested in buying a reed and barton sterling silver razor. | Answer - They come up on e-bay fairly regularly. There is a sterling model and a sterling silver plated model.
Naturally the solid silver handle is more expensive. I have acquired about 90% of my 500 razor collection from e-bay so I consider it a reliable source.
| | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Hi, I could use your help identifying this razor. The head has no markings except the letter "G". The handle looks like a Rotbart, but in the top black ring, the word "7 o'clock" is clearly visible. I know Gillette Rotbart and 7 o'clock in the 20's...is this a razor of that period?? | 
Enlarge | Answer - Hello, 7 o'clock is owned by Gillette and is still in production-especially overseas and in the orient. I don't know about this brand - the oldest ones I have are from the 1950s but I don't have
any information about them either. The photo here is not clear enough for me to compare it to ones I own. If you have a clearer picture, you can e-mail it to me at edorbonnie@gmail.com and I will try to give you more info.
| | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - Hello, I'm a French woman, and I don't shave :-) but I've inherited an old original 1902 Safety Gillette Razor box with a gold plated razor I think and his razor blade + two little boxes for the blades. It is a British Patent N° 28763 of 1902, and i've read a lot of things about Gillette starting history and razors... I think this one is a very antique one... in very good conditions... and that it has a quite interesting value... can you tell me how much I can sell it, as for I won't use it as a man ?
Thanks a lot for advance...and sorry for my bad English
A little French unshaving lady !!!! my email is lady.scale@gmail.com | 
Enlarge | | Answer - Madame, it is a very nice razor but it is not an early piece. The date you find on the razor is the date that the patents were approved, not necessarily the date of manufacture. If you would unscrew the handle and look at the tubular part, there is a number on it and that is the serial number. I could date the razor from that number if you would tell me what it is. E-mail edorbonnie@gmail.com I can tell you that it is likely after 1904 because of the handle. Yours is a "single-ring" (near the top of the handle) while the early models were "double-ring". If it is in good condition and the date is somewhere in the 1905 to 1910 range, it could sell for as much as 60 to 80 euros. If it is truly in mint condition, it might go for as much as 100 euros. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - Hello, I'm a French woman, and I don't shave :-) but I've inherited an old original 1902 Safety Gillette Razor box with a gold plated razor I think and his razor blade + two little boxes for the blades. It is a British Patent N° 28763 of 1902, and i've read a lot of things about Gillette starting history and razors... I think this one is a very antique one... in very good conditions... and that it have a quiet interesting value... can you tell me how much I can sell it, as for I won't use it as a man ?
Thanks a lot for advance...and sorry for my bad English
A little French unshaving lady !!!! |
Enlarge | | Answer - See previous answer to this inquiry. | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | | Question - Hi,I don't know who to ask but I recently fond a hone from the cattaraugus cutlery co. with a green lizard on it. Can you advise value and who might be interested in buying it. One search I did said it was extremely rare. Thanks! | | Answer - Please ask another question and include a picture. | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | | Question - what is the value of a ingersoll 4 stropper and leather csae? | | Answer - Ingersoll stroppers are very common. If you have the box and instructions, $25.00. | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | | Question - Hi Tom - thank you for all your great info! I have a Sheffield made single edge safety razor named 'The Reaper'. The blade has a logo with a man as a reaper - similar to the Rolls Razor whetter logo. It is a stropping system and single edge razor combination manufactured by the Sheffield Razor Co Ltd. The case exterior is pebbled, suggesting 20's? Can you tell me anything about this particular piece? thnx! | | Answer - I believe you have and eary Rolls, which is from the 20's. Check the encyclopedia under Rolls. If you don't find it, please ask another question and include a picture or contact me as the web master. | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Question - CAN ANYONE GIVE ME INFO/VALUE ABOUT THE KERN "AMERICA" CHAIR? 1901-04 ST LOUIS WORLD EXPO ASAP! THANKS RAZORUSS@HOTMAIL.COM RUSS | | Answer - | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Zephyr | | Question - I just bought a gillette Tech ser.J razor off craigslist, when I got to pick it up he had an old spice shave mug with it too. Figured it looked as old as the razor so i bought both. What I ended up with was a 1939 shave mug just like in the all so many print ads (http://www.cr8on.com/ads_stocks/ad_1939_3.jpg) i see on all over the internet. I've tried to find one just to get a reasonable value, but no luck. DO you have any Idea?? It's in excellent condition. I just have the mug, no box. | | Answer - | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | Question - so I have a 1889 star safety razor in original box by kampfe bros new york , whats it worth
| | Answer - | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Question - Is the Prometheus Shaving Lamp, patented by W. H. Williams in 1883, and produced by Williams & Co., Birmingham, a rare item? Was it a commercial success? | | Answer - | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Question - I have a Standard mug made by KT&K. The mug is a Ku Klux Klan mug. Unfortunately due to political correctness or something I can find little on the net pertaining to anything Ku Klux Klan. I would like to know how I prove the authenticity of the mug. The dates of KT&K being in business run from the 1870 to about 1929. Apparently Robert who was the Grand Wizard of the KKK was some how connected to Knowles, Taylor, & Knowles the manufacturer of this mug. I need both the providence and value of the mug if anyone can comment | | Answer - | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Answer - | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Question - Hi, I have a collins safety razor with the box and blades and the round disc guard, but cannot figure out how the guard fits on over the blade. I wonder if there is something missing on the guard. Is there supposed to be a screw on the underside center of the guard? All mine has is a little round indentation in the center,and I cannot see how it would just press on. Thank You for any help you can give me. | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - Sorry I had problems with the pictures, I try to send another one.
Silvio Passalalpi
Genoa - Italy | 
Enlarge | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - banjophd | | Question - I forgot to give you my email address. It is tshammer@gmail.com | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - I forgot to give you my email address. It is tshammer@gmail.com | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - banjophd | Question - Hello,
I am wondering if you might have any information at all regarding a "Signature" Single Ring. From what I have been able to determine, these were only made in 1908 and according to Robert Waits "A Safety Razor Compendium" there were only "a few" made. Can you tell me anything more about them or perhaps know of any others that exist? I recently acquired one of these and I am very interested in how many were made and why. Thank you very much |
Enlarge | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | Question - Trying to send "U-Magnet" photo again for the above question.
:) | 
Enlarge | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - hi, i have a star razor. she say "KAMPFE NEW YORK, BROS. K U.S.A" and "PARIS 1900 AWARD, PATENTED, AMERICAN 1901 AWARD, USA,ENG,FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY" what is your price? thanks! | 
Enlarge | | Answer - It is impossible to tell from the picture, but a minimum guess is $20-$30. You might check eBay for similar Kampfe razors and final auction bids; one recently sold for $47 - Item number: 140525074143 | | | Category - Blade Banks Expert - jhhayes | | Question - hi, i have a star razor. she say "KAMPFE NEW YORK, BROS. K U.S.A" and "PARIS 1900 AWARD, PATENTED, AMERICAN 1901 AWARD, USA,ENG,FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY" what is your price? thanks! |
Enlarge | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - My grandfather is looking for information on a safety razor from his grandfather. It is supposedly from 1940-1940 or so and is a "Ritzma" (stamped on it). It is brass and breaks down into 4 pcs and is in a protective case (also brass). Where can I get more info on this? Thank you! | Answer - At first I thought your razor may have been made by Ernst Carl Ritzmann, Oberschonau,Germany who made razors similar to the original Gillette. But a quick Google search turned up this info at www.feintechnik.com/index.php/en/company/history --
1952 Development of industrial production of carbon steel razor blades
1948 VEB Feintechnik Eisfeld - the only manufacturer of wet shaving technology in East Germany
1945 Expropriation of Albin Ritzmann - restart under the name RITZMA-Werke Eisfeld
1920 Establishment of RITZMA-Werke by Albin Ritzma (1890-1947)
Hope this will please your grandfather. Being four pieces, it sounds like your razor is one of the many "pocket razors" made in Germany with a two-piece handle that fits in a small flat square metal case. See: Tiny Travel Razors at http://leisureguy.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/tiny-travel-razors/ | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - Hi, I have a Norvell-Shapleigh Hardware Co. Diamond Edge Safety Razor No.10R set. Both razors, the box for the extra blades (plus two blades), the case, and the advertising box. Are these sets rare? Is it valuable?? Thanks! jrjohnrogers0@gmail.com | | Answer - Congratulations, you have a rare item. Norvell-Shapleigh Hardware Co. of St. Louis sold Diamond Edge safety razors from 1910 to about 1919. I am not sure when the No. 10R set was made. The rarest Diamond Edge safety razor (1910) has two blades meeting at a roller guard at a 90-degree angle and could fetch $200 or more. It is shown in U.S. patent No. 875008, issued 31 Dec 1907 (see patents on this site). The newer Diamond Edge safeties use a single blade and are slightly more common, but still rare. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - These are not the standard toggles. They do not have a date code, but a serial #. They also have a different head than a standard toggle. I thought that the 1-5 dial was much more rare than a 1-9 dial.
I also don't know if these model's even had a case. Some call these prototypes, I don't know if that is correct or not. I have seen cased 1-9 bottom dials, but never a 1-5 bottom dial, have you. Mine bottom dial has an aluminum handle, the 1-9 does not. |
Enlarge | Answer - Sorry, I did not understand in your first question that the dials actually registered just 1-5.
That fact changes everything. I am quite certain that these are prototypes and very likely totally
unique and therefore, the values would be very high, literally whatever someone would be willing
to pay for them. Like you, I have never encountered a 1-5 dial toggle, very interesting sorry I can't be or more help. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - I have been lucky enough lucky enough to obtain a 1-5 gold toggle, a 1-5 nickle toggle, and a 1-5 bottom dial. The gold toggle and bottom dial are in near mint condition and the nickle toggle is v.good condition. Information such as value, history and rarity would very helpful. Thank You Dave . | Answer - Based on my observations, the gold toggle is the least rare and I would value it at $20 - $60
based on whether the set is complete (Case, instructions, extra blades). The nickel toggle would
be much higher depending on the casing and presentation. I have one that is very complete with
outer box, inner leather folder, and internal folder with razor attached. It also includes the
instruction brochure and mail in registration slip. It is valued at $230 and I do not know about
other presentation sets of the nickel models. I would say they are rarer than the gold and would
easily be worth $80 - $150 depending on the accompanying materials. The bottom dial is by far the
rarest. I believe that only a few of these were manufactured in England and the pricing can range
from about $500 up to $600 and an important part of this model is the case which would have the magnifying glass part at the right side of the case. Good hunting on these. | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | | Question - Where can I find out if a double edge sharpner I have is of any value and if any one would be interested in it. It is about 3 x 3 x1 1/4 inches with a leather belt turned by a out side crank. thank you. | | Answer - I need a picture, name or reference name from the stropper encyclopedia to identify the sharpener and provide a value. You can respond with another question and attach a picture or provide the name or reference. With this information I should be able to answer your question. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - thank you robert! greetings from Willemien ,all the way from Holland. | | Answer - You are welcome! | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - on a fair ifound a little tin box containing ar razor. Looking in your encyclopedia i saw that it is Ausette safetyrazor 2. On the box it says:made in austrlia by h.arendsen and sons Melbourne.Could you tell me how old it is? Does it have some value? there is no number on it and i | Answer - Not sure how old your Ausette is, probably 1930s to 1940s. As to value, one was offered on eBay last month for $10 but did not sell. This is surprising, for it is not very common.
See http://cgi.ebay.ph/VINTAGE-AUSETTE-RAZOR-TIN-OLD-MACYS-BLUE-BLADE-/220660608298 | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | Question - Thank you for your help, you are great!
Silvio Passalalpi | | Answer - You are welcome! | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | Question - I would like to know more about this razor.
Thank you
Silvio Passalalpi - Italy | 
Enlarge | Answer - This is a Gillette razor. The number indicates it was made in the early part of 1912. For more information see the page on this site:
http://shaveworld.org/shaveworld_web/images/%20DEBladePage2010.htm | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | Question - I add one more image of the razor. Inside there is a number C84419.
Thank you
Silvio Passalalpi - Italy | 
Enlarge | Answer - This is a Gillette razor. The number indicates it was made in the early part of 1912. For more information see the page on this site:
http://shaveworld.org/shaveworld_web/images/%20DEBladePage2010.htm | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | Question - Hello,
Just bought Twinplex to use, however have read they won't work on modern DE blades & have read they do.
So what's the true, will they & if not is there something that will --- it's an environmental thing !
Thanks,
Greg | | Answer - I collect them but don't use them. As long as the blade fits the slide out blade holder in the Twinplex, it should work. There were models for single and double edged blades. Hopefully you bought one for a double edge blade. If so, the best approach is to try it. You can view the various types on www.shaveworld.org using the encyclopedia and searching on Twinplex. Let me know how it works by asking another question. | | | Category - Blades Expert - Dale Justus | | Question - I have an old Straight Razor with Falstaff on teh blade and teh cardboard case. Is this junk or a collectible? e-mail me please @ wmarkharrison@att.net Thanks | | Answer - Falstaff was a character in Shakespeare plays, thus it may be made in England. Falstaff is not the manufacture, but the name given to the model of razor. The value depends on the condition of the blade and scales (handle). Also the type of material used in the scales will determine the value. Plain black or yellow plastic handles have the lesser value. mother of pearl, and scales with designs are much more valuable. Having the right box for the razor raises the price. If the words on the blade are very readable the price goes up also. No, without seeing the razor, I can say you do not have junk. Even if the either blade or scales are in poor shape and the other parts are collectible it still has value. I have sold razors with great art work on the scales but had broken blades on eBay. Some collectors rebuild such items. If you could scan a picture I could give you more information about the value. | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | Question - Hi i just bought a safety razor and i have not been able to find anything out about it the only thing i know is it is made in Germany it is in a vary small tin 1 3/4 long 1" wide 1/2" high it has D.R.G.M. made in Germany right next to the henge inside it is lined with blue felt one half holds the two piece handle and the other side holds the head and it has on it made in Germany on the top side of the case it has the word Rothstein if any one could help me would be appreciated
thank you | 
Enlarge | | Answer - HI THE RAZOR YOU HAVE IS A COMPACT OR POCKET, TRAVEL RAZOR. THEY WERE USUALLY FROM GERMANY, BUT ALSO FROM AUSTRIA, JAPAN, AND USA. I THINK THEY WERE MADE FROM 1930's-50's AND ARE SIMILAR TO GILLETTE 3 HOLED RAZORS. MOST ARE USUALLY UNMARKED. YOUR LUCKY. THEY WERE FOR DOUBLE EDGE BLADES AGAIN 3 HOLED. THEY SELL FOR ANYWHERE FROM $5.00- $20.00 DEPENDING ON CONDITION, LOCATION, ETC. I HOPE THIS INFO HELPS YOU. SINCERLY RUSS CAREY RAZORUSS@HOTMAIL.COM | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | Question - hello is anybody in there
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