Straight Razor Auction Ending 5/26

After 50+ years of collecting straight razors, Robert A. Doyle will be offering at auction his lifetime collection of fancy and unusual straight razors. Doyle, an Auctioneer/Appraiser/Real Estate Broker, started collecting at 16 years of age and has just turned sixty-seven. When asked why straight razors? Doyle responded, "They are small, beautiful, historic, one-of-a-kind artistic pieces that are nearly impossible to reproduce. There are no 'fakes' to be concerned with." He continued, "It is time to allow others the opportunity to own and enjoy these beautiful shaving tools. The straight razor was the most prized personal tool of men through the ages." Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Payment is due by Thursday, May 28 at 1PM.

Pickup by appointment must be completed by Monday, June 1 at 3PM.

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After 50+ years of collecting straight razors, Robert A. Doyle will be offering at auction his lifetime collection of fancy and unusual straight razors. Doyle, an Auctioneer/Appraiser/Real Estate Broker, started collecting at 16 years of age and has just turned sixty-seven. When asked why straight razors? Doyle responded, "They are small, beautiful, historic, one-of-a-kind artistic pieces that are nearly impossible to reproduce. There are no 'fakes' to be concerned with." He continued, "It is time to allow others the opportunity to own and enjoy these beautiful shaving tools. The straight razor was the most prized personal tool of men through the ages." Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Payment is due by Thursday, May 28 at 1PM.

Pickup by appointment must be completed by Monday, June 1 at 3PM.

All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card.

**Shipping is available on all items with proper identification.**

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#1 – Three fancy black celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. Please see images f...

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#1 – Three fancy black celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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#2 – Four fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. Al...

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#2 – Four fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All have raised animal patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Four fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All have raised animal patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#3 – Three rare C-1840-1850 Sheffield made horn handled straight razors with inlaid mother of pearl desig...

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$180.00 – fiddlehead111

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#3 – Three rare C-1840-1850 Sheffield made horn handled straight razors with inlaid mother of pearl designs. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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#4 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. A...

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#4 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All have raised patterns of nude or semi-nude ladies represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All have raised patterns of nude or semi-nude ladies represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#5 – Two very rare Wade & Butcher Sheffield C-1840’s genuine stag handled straight razors. One has inlaid...

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$300.00 – goodandtrue

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#5 – Two very rare Wade & Butcher Sheffield C-1840’s genuine stag handled straight razors. One has inlaid German silver escutcheon plate. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Two very rare Wade & Butcher Sheffield C-1840’s genuine stag handled straight razors. One has inlaid German silver escutcheon plate. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#6 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful, celluloid handled straight razors having hollow groun...

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#6 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful, celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All are rare patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful, celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All are rare patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#7 – Three fancy cast figural aluminum handled straight razors with hollow ground blades. Two blades etch...

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#7 – Three fancy cast figural aluminum handled straight razors with hollow ground blades. Two blades etched. Figural cast aluminum handled straight razors are quite rare as aluminum was a new and expensive alloy at the time that these Art Nouveau razors were popular. This would have been the top of the line for each maker. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy cast figural aluminum handled straight razors with hollow ground blades. Two blades etched. Figural cast aluminum handled straight razors are quite rare as aluminum was a new and expensive alloy at the time that these Art Nouveau razors were popular. This would have been the top of the line for each maker. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#8 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground...

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#8 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All are rare patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All are rare patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#9 – Three rare mid-19thC carved genuine whalebone handled straight razors. Please see images for details...

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#9 – Three rare mid-19thC carved genuine whalebone handled straight razors. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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#10 – Four very rare C-1800-1825 pressed horn Sheffield made straight razors. Please see images for detail...

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$225.00 – easternjam96

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#10 – Four very rare C-1800-1825 pressed horn Sheffield made straight razors. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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#11 – Four fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful, celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground...

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$90.00 – shave1

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#11 – Four fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful, celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All are “Deer” patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Four fancy figural imitation ivory, colorful, celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All are “Deer” patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#12 – Three very rare C-1800-1825 Sheffield made, fully pressed horn handled straight razors. Please see i...

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#12 – Three very rare C-1800-1825 Sheffield made, fully pressed horn handled straight razors. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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#13 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. A...

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#13 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All have raised patterns of nude or semi-nude ladies represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All have raised patterns of nude or semi-nude ladies represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#14 – Three Mid-19thC pressed and embossed horn handled straight razors. Please see images for details and...

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#14 – Three Mid-19thC pressed and embossed horn handled straight razors. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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#15 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. A...

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#15 – Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All have rare raised patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All have rare raised patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#16 – Three unique and rare picked bone handled straight razors. Picked whalebone was carved and colored t...

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#16 – Three unique and rare picked bone handled straight razors. Picked whalebone was carved and colored to imitate genuine stag. These are crafted from natural materials. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three unique and rare picked bone handled straight razors. Picked whalebone was carved and colored to imitate genuine stag. These are crafted from natural materials. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#17 – Two straight razors boasting natural materials. One is heavily and fully carved on both sides. The o...

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#17 – Two straight razors boasting natural materials. One is heavily and fully carved on both sides. The other has an inlaid German silver Shield shaped escutcheon plate. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Two straight razors boasting natural materials. One is heavily and fully carved on both sides. The other has an inlaid German silver Shield shaped escutcheon plate. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#18 – Three carved, multi-piece mother of pearl handled straight razors with inlaid escutcheon plates and ...

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$400.00 – razor68152

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#18 – Three carved, multi-piece mother of pearl handled straight razors with inlaid escutcheon plates and reinforced, shaped metal liners. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three carved, multi-piece mother of pearl handled straight razors with inlaid escutcheon plates and reinforced, shaped metal liners. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#19 – Five fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. Al...

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#19 – Five fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All are rare patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Five fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. All are rare patterns represented in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

#20 – Three fancy celluloid handled straight razors. Note the inlaid metal patterns and unique incised wor...

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#20 – Three fancy celluloid handled straight razors. Note the inlaid metal patterns and unique incised work. Rare patterns that may not be in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy celluloid handled straight razors. Note the inlaid metal patterns and unique incised work. Rare patterns that may not be in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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