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.**

Preview online 24 hours. There is no live preview available.


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$300.00 – moxie

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Two scrimshawed natural material handled straight razors. Note that one is carved, checkered and has fancy inlaid pin “pique work.” C-1830-40. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$160.00 – moxie

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Three black buffalo horn handled straight razors having metal inlaid hunting scenes including horse and riders, dogs and game. Sheffield made, C-1840-50. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$100.00 – rzr

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Three rare, colorful, fancy figural eagle motif 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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$110.00 – easternjam96

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Three early 19thC fully pressed horn handled straight razors having both sides pressed. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$70.00 – rzr

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Two rare, colorful, fancy figural "Native American” celluloid handled straight razors having hollow ground blades. Both rare raised patterns represented as #28 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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$50.00 – dalkiel

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Three fancy figural “Windmill” celluloid handles having hollow ground blades. All are 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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$180.00 – dalkiel

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Matched pair of fancy cast figural aluminum handled straight razors with hollow ground blades, etched KEEN KUTTER. Rare maker SIMMONS HARDWARE. Two blades etched. Figural cast aluminum handled straight razors are quite rare as aluminum was a new and expensive alloy at the time these Art Nouveau razors were popular. This would have been the top of the line.

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$140.00 – fiddlehead111

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Four very rare and early carved wood handled straight razors. Each is unique in its own fashion. One is carved from a single piece of wood. Another is high relief “sailor art". The third “oriental pattern” has been colored black and incised with gold. The last one, stamped “Wolf,” is 18thC and pictured on page 24 of my out of print, 1980 book “Straight Razor Collecting, an Illustrated History and Price Guide.” Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$250.00 – dyerrestoration

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Ten carved genuine whalebone handled straight razors. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$450.00 – dyerrestoration

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Ten genuine horn handled Sheffield made straight razors. Blades are etched. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$150.00 – dalkiel

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Ten fancy figural, colorful celluloid handled razors. Blades are hollow ground. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$1,000.00 – moxie

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Ten fancy multi-paneled carved mother of pearl handled straight razors. Blades are hollow ground. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$90.00 – bowerscountrystore

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Ten fancy figural, floral and metal inlaid celluloid handled razors. Blades are hollow ground. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$375.00 – dyerrestoration

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Ten genuine horn handled Sheffield made straight razors. Blades are primarily wedge shaped, a couple of “Framebacks.” Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$110.00 – dalkiel

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Ten fancy figural, inlaid, embossed celluloid handled straight razors. Blades are hollow ground. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$1,150.00 – fiddlehead111

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Ten Sheffield made straight razors having genuine horn handles and heavy, wide blades. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$130.00 – dalkiel

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Ten fancy figural or embossed celluloid handled straight razors. Blades are hollow ground. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$150.00 – bowerscountrystore

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Ten fancy metal handled straight razors. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$10.00 – easternjam96

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Original Cutlery Company invoice dated 1878, and carved wood slide top straight razor case. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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$900.00 – dyerrestoration

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35 genuine horn handled, primarily Sheffield made, 19thC straight razors. Please see images for details and possible damage.

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