Straight Razor Auction Ending 5/26

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Four early 19thC pressed mottled horn handled straight razors. Unique patterns. Double sided early fancy handles. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy, colorful 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. Note the fancy metal end caps on one example. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three early 19thC carved genuine whalebone handled straight razors having fancy inlaid pin “pique” work. Rare. 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. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Sterling Silver is a rare handle material. This straight razor by F&B is super fancy with an open area allowing for a monogram if the shaver wished it to be. Foster & Bailey was a small quality American silversmith company that operated in Providence, Rhode Island from 1878-1898. Very ornate and rare shaving tool. 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 have rare raised nude lady 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. Note the fancy metal end caps on one example. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Two Mid-19thC pressed and embossed horn handled straight razors. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Early and rare C-1820-30 six panel mother of pearl handled straight razor having fancy cast metal end caps and inlaid escutcheon plate. Shaped metal liners secure and support the pearl scales. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Four fancy figural imitation ivory celluloid handles 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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Rare, fancy silver handled straight razor marked ”Mappins & Webb Royal Cutlery Works Sheffield”. Hollow ground blade is etched. The one of a kind handle has silver hallmarks. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three rare inlaid natural material handled straight razors with escutcheon plates and pin “pique work”. C-1830-40. 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. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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American Revolutionary War period 18thC horn handled “WARRANTED” straight razor, fitted in hand sewn sheath. I have only witnessed a couple of these American Revolutionary War period straight razors with their original fitted, hand sewn, leather pouches. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Three fancy, colorful figural, floral 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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Very rare imitation ivory handle patterned straight razor. #4 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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Two rare early 19thC mother of pearl handled straight razors. C-1830-40. One has etched blade. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Sterling silver is a rare handle material. This sterling silver handled straight razor by F&B has a fancy scroll pattern. Foster & Bailey was a small quality American silversmith Company that operated in Providence, Rhode Island from 1878-1898. Very ornate and rare shaving tool. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Two fancy, colorful figural celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. Both have rare raised patterns, including one alligator, and the other elk. Both are 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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Very rare select horn handled 18thC American Revolutionary War period straight razor. One of the rarest handle patterns found on early razors. This is one of a handful known to exist, and it is one of the best, made by PARKER. Note the fancy head end metal cap. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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Two fancy, colorful figural celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. Both have rare raised patterns including one jumping horse & rider, and the other cowboy on horseback. Both are 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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Two very rare Sheffield made, C-1840-50, genuine stag handled straight razors. One has an inlaid escutcheon plate. Please see images for details and possible damage.