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| Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | Question - Hi Les, My mailing address is: Pauline Cooke,
16 Hume Street,
Yarrawonga,
Victoria, Australia, 3730.
I would dearly love to have your CD detailing your book, But if you think Australia is to far to be sending such a thing, I understand. I will definitely be looking at your reference site.Thank you very much for your information and help.
Pauline. | | Answer - | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | | Question - Hi les, I'm questioning the middle word on the bottom of this shaving mug which you say is Langley and Mill, It looks to me to end in the letters 'O N E' and start with a 'K'. I'm sending a clearer picture to you. | 
Enlarge | | Answer - Hi,again, Pauline.. I am still unable to distinctly assess the name. Check www.oldandsold.com/pottery/greatbritain38.shtml This is my reference. You may be able to check out others. It was nice corresponding with you. If you send your mailing address I will be happy to mail off a CD to you, that details my book, ANTIQUE SHAVING MUGS, (at no charge). Les Oliver | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | | Question - Im having trouble with sending picture to you hope this one works. From Pauline | 
Enlarge | | Answer - Hi, Pauline. You have a lovely little Scuttle type shaving mug with floral decorations, which face you when the mug is held in the right hand. Very little wear appears on the gold trim. It was produced about 1900, so it is an antique. It's value would be approximately 75 to 100 (Canadian or American) dollars. The "crazing" that appears all over the mug does not affect its value. It is typical of much Staffordshire ware. Unfortunately the maker's name is indestinguishable. However it appears,in outline, to match up with LOVATT & LOVATT,(curved over the top), with LANGLEY MILL, across the middle, and ENGLAND, (curving upwards at the bottom). Lovstt & Lovatt operated late in the 19th, and early 20th century. Les Oliver | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | | Question - Here is bottom picture? from Pauline. | 
Enlarge | | Answer - | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | | Question - Hi Les, Can you please tell me a little something about this mug? I can't understand the makers brand underneath, except for it is made in England. | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - Do you know anything about a Solingen Tuckmar straight razor? The blade has the word Solingen. On the same side (on the shank it has Best Quality Tuckmar Silver steel Solingen). On the other side of the shank it has an emblem with words on each side of it. On the left side of the emblem is Welt Schultz Solingen, on the right side of the emblem it has Ruf Marke Germany 19. The handle is yellowish with a world-like emblem on it. It is in the original box. How old could it be? What would the monetary value be? | Answer - There doesn't seem to be an expert on straight razors on this forum. Sorry.
Goins' Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings (1986 edition) only lists Tuckmar Special Solingen and Tuckmar Silver Steel with no dates. According to Krumholz's History of Shaving and Razors (1987) other Tuckmar brands were Silber-Stahl (German: Silver Steel), Clink-Cutter-Clink, World Renown, and Black & White. Again, no dates or other info. Try the forums on shaving with straight razors. And search "Tuckmar Solingen" on Google.
Found one for $45 on eBay. See:
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-TUCKMAR-SOLINGEN-STRAIGHT-RAZOR_W0QQitemZ300282634575QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0
| | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - I have an old gold color razor with old blades in a gold color box..the box says made in USA the razor says made in Canada..any idea of the value and era? thanks Carlotta | 
Enlarge | | Answer - It is probably a circa 1920 Gillette (the name should be on the razor). Value about $5-$10. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - First I'd like to thank you for your quick reply and the information. I have some other questions regarding this razor. What size batteries does it take, are they still available and is there a collectibles value placed on this razor? Thanks, Ron | | Answer - Check eBay for sales of similar electric, battery-operated antique wet safety razors. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - I have a European Comfort Razor. Made In Germany circa 1850. I cannot find any patent information on the European Patent website or this one. Here is the link for my Photobucket with the pics http://s490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/singlewedge/. Any help is appreciated. | | Answer - Your German razor was made in the early 1900s and is based on (expired) patents for Kampfe razors made in New York. A similar razor was advertised in 1904. It was made by Friedrich Barumann & Son, Solingen. It was imported in the U.S. by Severin R. Droescher, New York. The TM was first used in 1894. More info and pictures are in the Safety Razor Compendium CD ROM. The German patent DRG No. 155120 was a design patent or TM registration and are not now available online. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | Question - Comfort razor question again.
Sorry you can reply to p.lawmonkey at gmail dot com. | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Hello! I need some help! I have recently acquire a Complete 10Piece Set of Gillette Institutional "Psycho" Safety Razors. This set has 10 keys included which is contrary to everthing I have read about the "Pyscho" sets. This set is in New, Mint, untouched condition~each razor is still wrapped in the tissue from manufacture & the Box is in excellent condition. I have thought of breaking the set up & selling the individual sets on Ebay.{I sold one a few weeks ago & got $198.99} But Several Collectors have advised that I keep the set together to increase the value. I have no way of knowing where to find a collector who may want this Complete Set or if it is actually Rare to have 10 keys included. Can you help me ? Is there any place I can write to let Collectors know that I have this set & am accepting all reasonable offers? My email is quickeleven@yahoo.com Thanks & Have a Blessed Christmas! :)Laney | Answer - Laney, in my opinion, the complete set of ten including ten keys is more valuable as a complete boxed set. That being said, I also think that it would be very difficult to fine someone who would be willing to pay a large premium for this-in face, I believe that anyone buying this would do so for the purpose of breaking it into ten different sales events.
Therefore, if maximizing your profit from this find is your objective, I would think that selling them individualy would be the very best way to go. In my experience with collectors, the objective is usually to collect as many variations as possible, not collect many of any one item. There may be someone out there that would love to have a set of ten for his collection but I think he would be extremely difficult to find. Best holiday wishes to you too. | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Question - Have you ever heard of a Shaver Jet? It looks like an electrical plug adapter. You plug one end into a socket and plug your razor in on the other end, much like you would string Christmas lights together. It was made by Parks Products in California, probably from the 50's, patent # is 2491031, and has a postal zone number. It states "Electronically Guarantees Closer, Faster Electric Shaves." Any info you can give is great. Does this device have any collectible value? Thanks | | Answer - | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | | Question - Hi I have recently acquired an "automatic" 12 head razor stroping machine it is of cast iron construction and named THE HATFIELD NO 2 it was manufacured by HYFIELD MFG CO NEW YORK I was wondering if you may have any info on it or where I may be able to find myself also interested in possible value of it regards Vin Scinetti | | Answer - I have no information on this machine. Please contact me directly from the profile list or webmaster. I have information about a number of large machines and may have it identified under a different name. An example of a large cast iron machine is the Perfectedge. Check the encyclopedia under Stroppers. Tom | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - banjophd | | Question - Hi, I have had my grandads shaver for many years now. It is an Ever Ready Figaro II, all I know about it is that it was made in 1956, are you able to give me any more information on it? my email address is big_ash@hotmail.com. thank you. Ashley Holtom | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - My uncle who was 89 passed a short time ago and left me some items. One of the items is a safety razor, marked, TELERAZOR, MADE IN ENGLAND, PATENED. I have never seen or heard of one of these. Any information you can give will be much appreciated. Thanks, Ron | | Answer - Manufactured by Norma Technical Products, Ltd., Balfour House, 119-25 Finsbury Pavement London. Trade Mark filed 12 Oct 1935. Vibratory, battery operated using two pen-light batteries in handle. Patented England 11 Jun 1935 and 15 Aug 1935. | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | | Question - I bought this razor at a flea market. It was part of a family collection of razors, watches and other personal items. The collection had dates next to each item. This razor was dated 1828. The brand name looks like Sheffield. If you could provise some history or information, I would appreciate it. Thanks. | 
Enlarge | | Answer - | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | | Question - Do you know of scuttle mugs made in Altenburg, Saxony. It has a crown with a frond (leaves) on either side of a crown as a makers mark. I am trying to get information about the manufacturer. | Answer - Determing maker's marks can be a frustrating experience. Services are available on the Internet that
may be helpful. One is www.marks4ceramics.com, available at $9.95 monthly. I am not familiar with the mark you have described. Many fine scuttle mugs from Germany are still available.
Sorry I could not solve your problem. You are not alone. I, too, am looking for a good source
for obscure marks.
Les Oliver | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | | Question - I was wondering if you have any idea of the age, origin and maker of this shaving mug? The only mark on the bottom is the number 46 which is under the glaze. The owner has told me that he thinks it was my great-grandfathers. (Hope the picture comes thru okay) Could you please help us? Thanks, Tony | 
Enlarge | Answer - Hi, Dan. This mug appears to be a fine sample of a Terra Cotta shaving mug. A glazed or unglazed fired clay used for vases, etc. During some 50 years of collecting shaving mugs I never ever saw one like this. It is a relatively small mug, (comparing it to the pen). Youra great grandfather's era would be during the latter part of the 19th century. It probably was produced earlier than that. There is nothing with which I can compare it, so I will have to make a guess and date it about 1860 to 1870. But it could be older than that. The lady depicted, lovingly attending an older man,(her grandfather),is well executed. There probably is a handle, which does not show in the picture.
Sorry I cannot be more helpful. If I could hold it in my hand I would probably list it as a top
value mug that I would love to have in my own collection.
Les Oliver
| | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - I don't understand how you would load a double-edge blade onto this razor!? Will it take any double-edge blade or is the blade a unique design? | 
Enlarge | | Answer - You are right, the Schaeffer razor takes a special Schaeffer double-edge blade with a large oval opening. It is dropped over the end of the cap when the razor is opened by twisting the handle. This razor is similar to the Segal razor and was first made by the Segal Safety Razor Corp. of New York. For a drawing of the blade, see U.S. Patent No. 1816659 (28 Jul 1931) in the PATENTS section of this web site. The Segal was the first one-piece double edge razor -- the Gillette one-piece was not patented until 1935 (U.S. 2009272). | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - I came across a Gillette "FatBoy" razor with a Date Code of D1. It has a red dot to mark the setting. I have been told this is a first quarter 58 production, and a prototype since production didn't start until D4. I have not seen one anywhere else. I am curious on the value and the rarity of the razor.
Thanks
Jeremy | Answer - Jeremy, if the marking is D1 that indicates that it is surly produced in the first
quarter of 1958. I have a D4 and a E4 "Fatboy" model and they both have the red dot marking that
you have on yours. In addition, my E4 is still packed in a mailer, with everything complete and with a letter inside from Vince Ziegler that encourages people to try the new "Gillette 195 Adjustable Razor". I think that this direct mailing was part of the first big promotion of this model. Therefore, I would think that 1958 and 1959 were the test market years for the model.
A D1 would be a very early version and I would think it would command some kind of premium over
the later models but, since this kind of razor was such a huge success, there are a great number of them available and the prices are not very high. | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | | Question - I am looking at a Neverfail Razor Stropper which is in good condition. It says the patend is applied for. What is a fair price for this item? | | Answer - A fair price for the Never Fail is $15 to $25 depending on condition of stropper and box. The Never Fail Stropper is fairly common for this type stropper. | | | Category - Stroppers Expert - twillard | Question - I have 2 straight razors that were given to me about 30 years ago. The one has a cardboardish box that says Lucifer across the top and then I believe "Theo A. Kooks or Koohs Chicago"
the Razor inside appears to be bone and the blade is stamped "Stand -T Renshaw & Son -Sheffield" I cannot find anything on eother the box or the blade, please help
| | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - PallMall | Question - I was cleaning out my grandfather?s house when I came across a straight edge razor in its box branded W.F. Haas, Solingen, Germany. The box states the make has a trademark. I have searched the internet and I am unable to find anything out about this blade. Can you advise if you have heard of the item please so I can help my grandfather?
Thank you
Marianela Blanco
| | Answer - W.F Hass was one of the prolific razor makers in Solingen in the late 19th and 20th Centuries. They made a variety of straight razors and possibly other cutlery items. I am afraid that is all I can find out about them. Solingen had many many razor makers or small companies that made components for razors. | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | | Question - Hi Les, here is a pic of the inside of mug. The pic is on both sides of the mug and there are no marks on the bottom. Thanks for your help. email address is caterina@rraz.net Home is Dan Caterina - 93 Southwester Lame, Lake Havasu, AZ 86403 | 
Enlarge | | Answer - | | | Category - Mugs Expert - Les Oliver | | Question - Can you please tell me something about this mug. | 
Enlarge | Answer - The shaving mug picture you asked about raises several interesting points.
1. The illustration appears on the side of the mug that faces towards your body,when the mug is held in the left hand for shaving,(as a right handed person would do). This is unusual because a buyer expects to see the handle on the right side of the image. Most people are right handed. They expect to see the image, on a shelf or table, with the image facing them, and the handle located on the right. I have elaborated on this theme re my SM-27. If you are a collector I would be pleased to send hyou a copy of my CD covering my book, ABOUT SHAVING MUGS, with photos and documentation. Just send me your mailing and e-mail addresses. There would be no charge.
2. The image on the mug shows symbols on each side of a young woman' portrait, within a horseshoe. Floral displays on each side complete the overall oval image. The young woman appears to be Victoria, the Crown Princess of Prussia. She is the daughter of Queen Victoria of Britain.
The symbol on the left side of the portrait is a Swastika. The one on the right is a Sauvastika.In ancient times the directions,(clockwise or counterclockwise),of the images was interchangeable. Until the azis used this symbol the Swastika was used by many cultures
3. The conformation of the Shaving mug, and the style of the handle. indicate a production date in Germany of about 1888. Its value is approximately $ 200.00 in USA funds.
4. The two symbols also occured in many religious presentations. They generally symbolized luck, Light, Love and Life. Overall, considering the lucky horseshoe, and the symbols, I interpret the message as a commemoration of the Crown Princess of Prussia,and a wish for good luck and happiness. It was issued about 1888. You may interpret it differently.
5. The identity would be more accurate if the view showed the inside of the mug, and also if there are any marks on the bottom.
Les Oliver | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Question - I have an Emir little safety razor in a red and clear plastic case with 2 packs of emir blades. On the case there is a sticker with V Mueller & Co. surgical and hospital supplies. This is a very small safety razor and the blades are only about 5/8" wide. Do you know anything about these and/or what it's worth. Can't send a picture now - could later. | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | Question - Hello -
Do you happen to know which Marlin catalog, ad, or brochure this picture appeared in? It must have been 1943 or 44. I'm trying to find the original image and get a good scan of it.
Thanks
Brian | 
Enlarge | | Answer - I suggest you go to eBay and check out the following auctions: 140231586570 and 250246876984. Each of the sellers have similar pictures of store window displays. However, they are not the Marlin display. The sellers might be able to answer the question. I do believed it to be a photo and not from a magazine. | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | | Question - My collection consists of some 200 shaving mugs of the types issued in Canada. Am I qualified to join? | | Answer - Very definitely. Anyone collecting shaving memorabilia is welcome to join. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - durham3922 | | Question - I have a Durham Duplex Razor. It is in a plastic box with a Crest embossed in it. Pat. May 28, 1907. It has a double blade that goes on and looks like it is used to trim hair or beards. It is styled much like current hair cutting devises. I would like to get some blades and continur to use it if possible. | | Answer - Durham blades are not hard to find. Check ebay. Search using "Durham blades". You may need to buy a Durham razor, but it will not be expensive. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - Last Mfg. date for the Gem Micromatic Razors | | Answer - Hard to say, at least through 1948 with the Guiding Eye Flying Wing models. May have been discontinued in the early 1950s when the push-button models came out. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | Question - im having a tough time dating the GEM razor i won in these photos. any help is appreciated. thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350048967698&ssPageName=ADME:B:BCA:US:1123 | | Answer - There are two Gem razors in the pictures. The one with the hex handle is circa 1925 and the Micromatic is circa 1930s. The Kampfe Star shown is the scarcest of the group. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - value of gillette gold colored reg.u.s. pat.off razor
| Answer - If you would send me your e-mail address, I will send you a responce and you can then
"Reply" to it and attach the pics. Might be worth a try. Please title your e-mail
"Razor Question". | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - Hi! I have a Rolls Razor, Viscount model. I had heard that Rolls Razor had actually been resurrected and offered parts. I would love to find a couple blades and a spare hone and strop surface--then I'd be good for life. Is there any way to connect with spare parts? Thanks. | | Answer - The service you mention seems to be defunct. You could search for Rolls parts on eBay. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - i recently acquired an ever ready safety razor. in the encyclopedia it is listed as ever ready 14. i was just wondering what year it was; i couldnt put my finger on it. thanks. | | Answer - The Ever-Ready you have was made soon after the American Safety Razor Co. was formed about 1905. Similar razors were offered in the 1908 Sears Catalog and were advertised as late as 1910. | | | Category - Accessories Expert - RAZORUSS | Question - I HAVE a box..with 4 razors. Model Blade Company, N.Y. they have nude pin up images printed on the paper that covers each blade. the box also has two pin ups. I remember seeing these in my dads dresser, when I was a kid in the 50's. Any info on them?
Thanks, Carlotta | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - still no luck coming back with this sorry.
The following message to was undeliverable.
The reason for the problem:
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| | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - tried send to that e-mail says cant find kcnet, will get pics to you one way or other i on mission now. | | Answer - kcnet.com should do it. Sorry for the trouble. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | Question - i thought same till came across this one,everything same as as junior same markings same weight.
next my junior its same has lot of gold plate missing, but under the head and inside perfect.
thought you might be interested,try send pics thanks.wont let me send pics | Answer - Great, I always like to learn more. Send Pics to edorbonnie@kcnet.com.
Thanks for the quick response.
Ed Schmiedeler | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - was there a gold plated Aristocrat Junior | Answer - I believe that the Aristocrat Junior was only produced in the silver plating. I have never
seen a picture of or a real example of one in Gold. I assume that it was meant to be a
less expensive than a regular Aristocrat of the time which was plated in Gold. There are
several models of razors that are similar to a one-piece Junior that were done in gold and
it is possible that one of these may have been put into the Junior case. | | | Category - Blade Banks Expert - jhhayes | Question - Does anyone have information about these blades? Princeton Razor Blade Company - Manufacturers - New York, N.Y. USA - Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. No. 321802 - These blades are carefully made of Tempered Blue Steel and are guaranteed to give satisfaction or your money back.
Thanks | 
Enlarge | | Answer - | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Hello, In bref, how does one disassemble a gillette "Fat Boy" razor Thanks, Claude | | Answer - See Below. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Hi, Today (1/14/08) i saw an Gillette BOTTOM adjustable razor on Ebay. The 1-9 adjustments were near the botton part of the handle. Asking price $695.00 OBF. What do you know about this Gillette? THANKS, Claude | | Answer - Claude, yes the model 195 with the adjustment ring near the bottom of the handle is extremely rare and I believe it may well go for near that price. The last one I saw sell went for $511.01 in March of 2007. I would love to have one of these but have never been able to keep up with the bidding. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Hello, What date code did the "Fat Boy" start and end? Some say they ended on 1961 G-2. I have a 1957 Adjustable that sure looks to me as a Fat Boy, The the paper inside to box says 195. Thanks Claude | | Answer - This razor is definitely a "Fat Boy" since that model is marked 195. It was manufactured in the second quarter of 1961 (G2). This model test marketed in 1956, was introduced in some regions in 1958,and then rolled out nationally in 1959. It was supplanted by the longer narrower "Super Adjustable" which came out in 1969 and then by the cartridge models that came out in the 1970s. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Hi, e sinker, I seen some place that the 58-59 "Fatboy" can be disassembled. In short, would you explain. Thanks | | Answer - The disassembly is accomplished by unscrewing the handle from the bottom. Notice that there is a ring that has two notches in it and it is just inside the outer ring that you turn to open the razor. There is a special tool that catches in the two notches and then is turned to remove the ring and then unscrew the rest of the handle from the bottom up. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - robert-13 | | Question - I purchased a "Nutshell" safety razor, patented 1899, by E.L. Schmitz (producer of the Fox). I haven't been able to find any information about it. Any information would be appreciated. | 
Enlarge | Answer - You have quite a find! Several safety razors were made under Egon Lothar Schmitz's 1899 patent for a compact vest-pocket razor.These include the Nutshell, Challenge, Le Petit, A.B.C., and Holborn. The patent was for "a very simple safety-razor in which the hinged frame-box and principal adjusting-screw with supporting flange heretofore employed are entirely dispensed with." resulting in a "safety-razor ? so simple that the complete apparatus may be packed in so small a box that it can be carried conveniently in a vest-pocket?" The device could also "be manufactured very cheaply."
This razor was first sold as the Nutshell Safety by the E. Lothar Schmitz Co., New York, N.Y. It used a single-edge wedge blade, had a comb guard or closed comb guard with wide teeth, and a two-piece telescoping handle. The blade can be stropped while in the razor. It came in a small lithographed tin. The razor head was marked NUTSHELL / PATENTED AUG 29, 1899 (this was U.S. 632025, filed 24 May 1899).
| | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - I have a Gillette model 461 combination set .The case is marked "Pat. applied for".The brush container has Gillette on it ,it is not in a diamond.The razor does not go with the case. what year was this manufactured? | | Answer - I do not identify razor models by the model number because the number is not actually on the razor and often people mistake one for another. If you could send me a picture of the razor in question or let me know which of the Gillettes shown on this web site (in the encyclopedia section) I can probably give you a good range of the manufacturing date or even tell you where to find the date code on the razor itself. E-mail me at "edorbonnie@kcnet.com". Thanks for the inquiry. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Hi e sinker, Robert from safetyrazors.net told me to come here with my query. So I was given a Gillette razor in a plastic black box by a friend in France, She bought the razor in an antique corner shop in Normandy. The man told her it belonged to an American soldier how took part of operation Overlord ( Dday) in June of 1944. The razor itself is metal but I canot tell you exactly wath kind of metal. There is no serial number anywhere, juste the Gillette diamond trade mark and made in USA. On the box you also have the Gillette diamond trade mark. In the box there were 5 unused blades which were made in France and 1 empty Gillette blade wrapping. Now what I would like to know is : Could this razor have belonged to a Us Soldier during the war or an officer provided by the army or could it be that a soldier have purshased it in a local store ( did this type of american razor sold in France at that period ?) Also I would like to know the date it was manufactured. I really got into this and I'm really interested in learning about this razor. Oh by the way , the razor is really dirty and the inside of the box too but it must be the original dirt so I didn't clean it for preservation ... I sent a few photos so you can see. Thank you in advance and I am really looking forward for an answer. Bye bye ... Jocelyn | | Answer - Jocelyn, I believe the answer to your question is yes, this could have belonged to a U.S. soldier during WWII. However, that being said, as is the case of most undocumented things it is not a sure thing. I will say that the box is Bakelite and that preceeded any plastic cases so that is a good thing. Next, the razor is an older model, the two prongs and screw on the underside of the head indicate that it is an "Old Type" and these were manufactured up until about 1930 or 1931 so these were certainly available during the war time. Here is what else I know. I have a case exactly like yours but it has a different razor model in it. Mine is a "Tech" model razor and it is all plastic. Ir was manufactured in the 4th quarter of 1942. The razor closest o yours that is shown on our Shaveworld website can be accessed by choosing the encyclopedia button, then "safety razors",then enter as a brand-"Gillette Tech". This will take you to the Tech models and you just need to seek out #27. This one is owned by someone else and I did not show mine in deference to his prior listing but the razor in his case is also a standard Tech model so we really cannot tell anything for sure. I would guess that someone substituted an "Old Style" into your case at some point and so it is not a perfectly matched set but, this often happens as some seller does not know which razors are proper to which cases. Another thing is that Gillette sometimes put different model razors into cases as a way to use up older stocks of either one. Hope this helps and I wish I could be more definitive. Anyway, keep up the good hunt. Ed S. | | | Category - Safety Razors Expert - e sinker | | Question - Another photo of my Razor | 
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