Auctioneers Note: Now up for bid, lots of fancy and unusual straight razors and razor sets from the fifty year collection of Robert A. Doyle. Doyle wrote two books on straight razor collecting, numerous articles and a column "The Straight Edge" for the American Blade magazine back in the 1980's.

A book referencing fancy celluloid handle patterns in catalog descriptions is available now. "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors." Published in 2005, is available @ $30. Postpaid from AARauctions.com.

I wish you all the best of luck in your collecting endeavors. Have fun - Rob Doyle (cataloger)

Items are located in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Payment is due by Monday, December 16 at 1PM. All lots subject to seller approval.

Information with payment and pickup instructions will be emailed to winning bidders the morning after the auction ends.

Pickup is by appointment only and must be completed by Monday, December 16 at 3PM.


All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 18% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicle & non-equipment is cash, Visa, Master Card or Discover card.

Preview available online 24 hours or by appointment only. To schedule, contact our office at 845-635-3169, option 7.

Items are located at the Absolute Auction Center: 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.

Shipping is available with proper identification.

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Auctioneers Note: Now up for bid, lots of fancy and unusual straight razors and razor sets from the fifty year collection of Robert A. Doyle. Doyle wrote two books on straight razor collecting, numerous articles and a column "The Straight Edge" for the American Blade magazine back in the 1980's.

A book referencing fancy celluloid handle patterns in catalog descriptions is available now. "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors." Published in 2005, is available @ $30. Postpaid from AARauctions.com.

I wish you all the best of luck in your collecting endeavors. Have fun - Rob Doyle (cataloger)

Items are located in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Payment is due by Monday, December 16 at 1PM. All lots subject to seller approval.

Information with payment and pickup instructions will be emailed to winning bidders the morning after the auction ends.

Pickup is by appointment only and must be completed by Monday, December 16 at 3PM.


All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 18% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicle & non-equipment is cash, Visa, Master Card or Discover card.

Preview available online 24 hours or by appointment only. To schedule, contact our office at 845-635-3169, option 7.

Items are located at the Absolute Auction Center: 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.

Shipping is available with proper identification.

Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.


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Cased Matched Pair of Mother of Pearl handled JOHN HEIFFOR 3 PARADISE SQUARE SHEFFIELD” Straight Razors. The handles are solid one piece pearl not reinforced as the pearl is heavy and solid. The heavy wedge blades are ornately worked along the top. The oval embossed leather presentation case has a monogrammed metal escutcheon plate with a reclining lion. Note the inventory number of 1348 on the blades indicating that they were from the Henry T. Lummus Collection. Note: Lummus assembled his massive collection before 1920. Lummus wrote articles on straight Razor Collecting for "Antiques" magazine in the 1920's. (I bought his 500 piece collection from his Estate over 40 years ago.) Another 500+ examples of his collection are currently on display at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. There are approximately 500 more examples that have not surfaced as yet. This grouping was put on consignment with a NYC Dealer for sale by Lummus before he passed away in the 1940’s.

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Cased Matched Pair of Mother of Pearl handled JOHN HEIFFOR 3 PARADISE SQUARE SHEFFIELD” Straight Razors. The handles are solid one piece pearl not reinforced as the pearl is heavy and solid. The heavy wedge blades are ornately worked along the top. The oval embossed leather presentation case has a monogrammed metal escutcheon plate with a reclining lion. Note the inventory number of 1348 on the blades indicating that they were from the Henry T. Lummus Collection. Note: Lummus assembled his massive collection before 1920. Lummus wrote articles on straight Razor Collecting for "Antiques" magazine in the 1920's. (I bought his 500 piece collection from his Estate over 40 years ago.) Another 500+ examples of his collection are currently on display at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. There are approximately 500 more examples that have not surfaced as yet. This grouping was put on consignment with a NYC Dealer for sale by Lummus before he passed away in the 1940’s.

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Closes On: Dec 12, 2024
07:12:00 PM – 07:12:30 PM EST

High Bid:
$275.00 – cutthroat

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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

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