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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Oversized Joseph Rodgers & Sons Exhibition Bowie Knife having ornate silverplated handle, with fancy worked-back, clip-point blade and fully engraved guard. Knife measures  20” overall with a 13.5” clipped point blade, 4.5” guard. The fancy work on the back of the blade matches the work on the back-cover knife, and many of the other Exhibition knives pictured in the Joseph Rodgers book (Lot 88). The blade is stamped: JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES 6 NORFOLK ST. SHEFFIELD. Bowie knives became popular after the death of James Bowie (April 10, 1796 – March 6, 1836), at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. James Bowie was considered the originator of this knife pattern, launching it’s popularity in 1836. C-1850. Rare.

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Oversized Joseph Rodgers & Sons Exhibition Bowie Knife having ornate silverplated handle, with fancy worked-back, clip-point blade and fully engraved guard. Knife measures  20” overall with a 13.5” clipped point blade, 4.5” guard. The fancy work on the back of the blade matches the work on the back-cover knife, and many of the other Exhibition knives pictured in the Joseph Rodgers book (Lot 88). The blade is stamped: JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES 6 NORFOLK ST. SHEFFIELD. Bowie knives became popular after the death of James Bowie (April 10, 1796 – March 6, 1836), at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. James Bowie was considered the originator of this knife pattern, launching it’s popularity in 1836. C-1850. Rare.

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Closes On: Dec 12, 2024
07:41:30 PM – 07:42:00 PM EST

High Bid:
$750.00 – rzr

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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

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