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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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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#88 – Limited Edition Joseph Rodger & Sons Hardcover Book. “Exhibition Knives Joseph Rodgers & Sons The Samuel Setian Collection” by Abel Domenech. Privately published by the collector who resides in South America, this was my copy, which has a few dog eared pages and personal notes/highlights. Complete with dust jacket, it mainly features the extraordinary collection of Joseph Rodgers & Sons Exhibition knives of Samuel Setian. However, it has some great Joseph Rodgers & Sons history and illustrations throughout. Joseph Rodgers & Sons was in business for 300 years from 1670 to 1970. During that time, they produced some of the finest cutlery that the World has ever seen. They had the largest store of ivory in England at their warehouse, which is illustrated in the book. Did you know that for an employee to be in the “Annual Company Photograph” they had to work for Joseph Rodgers & Sons for at least 50 years? Their company photo shows a large group of employees.  Illustrations of their showroom at 6 Norfolk Street witnesses beautiful showcases of cutlery including oversized display “Exhibition” pieces. Large multi-bladed knives are shown along with a display razor and pair of scissors on oval wood bases. After their closure in 1970 an auction was held to liquidate personal property and fixtures. I managed to obtain the two large display, Exhibition razors. One had a wood handle and no base, the other was of natural material on it’s base. Both are now in great private collections. I have sold many wonderful Rodgers razors over the past 50 years. However, the top shelf sets and unique, one of a kind pieces, I have kept until now. Check out the other 14 Joseph Rodgers & Sons offerings in this catalog. They are Lot numbers: 6,10,13,23,35,38,46,47,68,73,79,90,91 & 92. Book closed measures: 9.25x11.5x1.25”thick.

Limited Edition Joseph Rodger & Sons Hardcover Book. “Exhibition Knives Joseph Rodgers & Sons The Samuel Setian Collection” by Abel Domenech. Privately published by the collector who resides in South America, this was my copy, which has a few dog eared pages and personal notes/highlights. Complete with dust jacket, it mainly features the extraordinary collection of Joseph Rodgers & Sons Exhibition knives of Samuel Setian. However, it has some great Joseph Rodgers & Sons history and illustrations throughout. Joseph Rodgers & Sons was in business for 300 years from 1670 to 1970. During that time, they produced some of the finest cutlery that the World has ever seen. They had the largest store of ivory in England at their warehouse, which is illustrated in the book. Did you know that for an employee to be in the “Annual Company Photograph” they had to work for Joseph Rodgers & Sons for at least 50 years? Their company photo shows a large group of employees.  Illustrations of their showroom at 6 Norfolk Street witnesses beautiful showcases of cutlery including oversized display “Exhibition” pieces. Large multi-bladed knives are shown along with a display razor and pair of scissors on oval wood bases. After their closure in 1970 an auction was held to liquidate personal property and fixtures. I managed to obtain the two large display, Exhibition razors. One had a wood handle and no base, the other was of natural material on it’s base. Both are now in great private collections. I have sold many wonderful Rodgers razors over the past 50 years. However, the top shelf sets and unique, one of a kind pieces, I have kept until now. Check out the other 14 Joseph Rodgers & Sons offerings in this catalog. They are Lot numbers: 6,10,13,23,35,38,46,47,68,73,79,90,91 & 92. Book closed measures: 9.25x11.5x1.25”thick.

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Limited Edition Joseph Rodger & Sons Hardcover Book. “Exhibition Knives Joseph Rodgers & Sons The Samuel Setian Collection” by Abel Domenech. Privately published by the collector who resides in South America, this was my copy, which has a few dog eared pages and personal notes/highlights. Complete with dust jacket, it mainly features the extraordinary collection of Joseph Rodgers & Sons Exhibition knives of Samuel Setian. However, it has some great Joseph Rodgers & Sons history and illustrations throughout. Joseph Rodgers & Sons was in business for 300 years from 1670 to 1970. During that time, they produced some of the finest cutlery that the World has ever seen. They had the largest store of ivory in England at their warehouse, which is illustrated in the book. Did you know that for an employee to be in the “Annual Company Photograph” they had to work for Joseph Rodgers & Sons for at least 50 years? Their company photo shows a large group of employees.  Illustrations of their showroom at 6 Norfolk Street witnesses beautiful showcases of cutlery including oversized display “Exhibition” pieces. Large multi-bladed knives are shown along with a display razor and pair of scissors on oval wood bases. After their closure in 1970 an auction was held to liquidate personal property and fixtures. I managed to obtain the two large display, Exhibition razors. One had a wood handle and no base, the other was of natural material on it’s base. Both are now in great private collections. I have sold many wonderful Rodgers razors over the past 50 years. However, the top shelf sets and unique, one of a kind pieces, I have kept until now. Check out the other 14 Joseph Rodgers & Sons offerings in this catalog. They are Lot numbers: 6,10,13,23,35,38,46,47,68,73,79,90,91 & 92. Book closed measures: 9.25x11.5x1.25”thick.

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Closes On: Dec 12, 2024
07:40:00 PM – 07:40:30 PM EST

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