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Straight razor. Collins De-Lux Sheffield, England. Hollow ground blade. Rare pearl handle having four carved panels of mother of pearl attached to shaped metal liners.

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Straight razor. Rheinische Cutlery Co. Germany. Awesome handle pattern with raised  parrot and cockatoo with floral pattern. This razor handle pattern is #44 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. “Extra Hollow Ground” on pile side of tang.

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Straight razor. Africa Cast Steel. Super rare 18thC  pressed Buffalo horn handled razor having a raised entwined serpent full length across both sides. Wedge blade. 4. 

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Straight razor. Peter Bros. Celebrated Razor. C1860’s picked bone handle pattern to resemble stag horn. Rare.

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Straight razor. J. Nowill & Sons Sheffield. Established A.D. 1764. Uniquely shaped blade. Very unusually shaped, pressed black horn handle embossed “Boston.” The only one I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. H. Boker & Co. The blade is full etched with a scene of the “WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, CHICAGO 1893.” Above the buildings are the dates 1492 and 1892 at the top corners. Black Buffalo horn handle. Pile side of tang is “Germany.”

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Straight razor. Manufactured by W. Greaves & Sons Sheaf Works. C-1840 wedge blade. Very rare genuine Stag handles. Stag is very rarely found on straight razor handles. If you have been buying straight razors in the first couple of sessions from my collection, you have had an opportunity to purchase a few already. In the fifty plus years of collecting, I kept all the stag I could find. They are now coming on the market for the first time in this Century.

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Straight razor. “Guaranteed.” One of a kind Sterling Silver handle having ornate floral pattern on both sides. Sterling silver was the top of the line handle material for Cutlery firms in the late 18thC. I have not seen this handle pattern before. Pile side of tang is “Germany.”

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Straight razor. Wheat Sheaf Cutlery Company. (The only Razor by this maker I have encountered in fifty years of collecting). C-1850’s. Clear horn handle appears to have been dyed with red coloring. I have only experienced this dyeing on a handful of straight razors.

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Straight razor. W.H. Morley & Sons Clover Brand Germany. The hollow ground blade is etched “Damascus.” The fancy celluloid handle is colorful. This razor handle pattern is #53 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Very rare C-1830’s fully carved Mother of Pearl handled “Charles Pickslay & Co. Manufacturers to the King. Royal Works Sheffield.” The top of the blade is etched “Wednesday” indicating that it was once part of a 7-Day set. Wow, what a magnificent set that must have been at the time of manufacture! Carved six panel mother of pearl Handle attached to figural cut metal liners to match.  Note piece missing at tang end of pile side. Very rare.

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Straight razor. Hibbard * Spencer & Co. Chicago, Ills. Very rare, early American razor having massive blade etched “RATTLER.” C-1860 Black Buffalo horn handle.

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Straight razor. Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Their Majesties Bo. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. Genuine one piece Stag handle. Stag is very rarely found on straight razor handles. If you have been buying straight razors in the first couple of sessions from my collection, you have had an opportunity to purchase a few already. In the fifty plus years of collecting, I kept all the stag I could find. They are now coming on the market for the first time in this Century.

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Straight razor. M. Biaks. The only razor I have seen by this maker. C-1815. Semi clear horn handle has iron pin covers.

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Straight razor. Yankee Cutlery Co. Germany. Hollow ground blade. Fancy celluloid handle with floral pattern. This razor handle pattern is #65 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Roberts Warranted. Super Rare 18thC straight razor having a select horn handle with inlaid escutcheon plate and an etched blade. This is a one of a kind rarity. This Handle material is the rarest that you will find in an early Razor. I have witnessed four, including the folding straight razor carried by the Duke of Marlborough. All four that I have encountered over the past 50 years, I kept. You will search for many years and most likely will never find one. I do not know why this "select horn" is so rare. It must have been extremely hard to find this kind of grain on a single horn. It is very rare to find a straight razor that boasts both a fancy blade and fancy handle. Usually, the cutlery manufacturers provided one or the other. But, not both. The etching on the blade appears to make this a one of a kind personalized presentation razor. This is the finest select horn Revolutionary War Period full size straight razor I have ever seen.

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Straight razor. Manufactured by Frederick Reynolds Sheffield. The pressed black Buffalo Horn Handle was patterned to look like picked bone.

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Two early, crude Chinese shaving instruments. Very rare.

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Lund 57 Corn Hill. (Lund was a top of the line distributor of high end Cutlery located in London). Engraved silver handle. Do not see any silver marks.

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Two Corn razors and a folding pocket razor. Corn razors have pearl and leg and imitation ivory handle. The unmarked pocket folding razor has a pearl handle with laid gold colored shield shaped escutcheon plate. 

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Straight razor. Martin & Co. The only razor I have seen by this maker. Very uniquely shaped tang grip. Wedge blade. C-1830’s. Black Buffalo horn handle has inlaid escutcheon plate surrounding by silver pin inlaid pique work. Note: 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. Very rare.

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Dame Stoddard & Co. Made in Germany. Very rare Sterling Silver Handled Razor with very unique silver floral pattern on both sides.

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Wow! Have you ever seen a porcelain handled straight razor before? Well, you will probably will never see another one again. Beautifully decorated Limoges style handle with floral pattern trimmed in gold leaf on both sides. Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Their Majesties Bo. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield England. It figures that Rodgers produced this piece. They operated from 1670 to 1970. They produced the finest Cutlery in Sheffield. Most likely the handle was made in France and imported by Rodgers for this presentation piece. C-1890. I do not know how it has survived in such great condition over the past 100+ years.

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Two mid 19thC clear horn handled Sheffield made straight razors with wedge blades. John Heiffor 3 Paradise Square And W. Greaves & Sons Sheaf Works.

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Very rare “Bicycle Race” raises pattern on Cast Aluminum handle. W.M. Henry & Company Forth Worth. 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 their line for this maker.

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Hibbard Spencer & Bartlett & Co. Germany. Awesome and colorful patriotic celluloid Handled straight razor. The American Eagle pattern with talons around the head pin and the beak at the tan end is #18 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. J. Shaw. C-1810. Awesome pressed mottled horn handle with wedge blade.

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Another one of a kind handle pattern made by J. A. Henckels Solingen Zwillingswerk. The fabulously decorated “Cloisonné “ metal handle is intricately decorated with gold and blue plating. Super fine.

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Straight razor. Joseph Elliot. Rare one piece Stag handle. C-1840-50. 

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Top of the line early 19thC pearl handled straight razor manufactured by Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Their Majesties Bo. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. Very rare six panel mother of pearl handle attached to metal liners having inlaid escutcheon plate and fancy cast metal end caps. The uniquely shaped blade is stamped “Improved Silver Steel.” C-1830’s.

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Very colorful celluloid Handled Razor having horse riding motif. The pattern is #51 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. F. A. Koch & Co. Germany. Very ornate aluminum Handled Razor with a raised pattern of a women on a winged wheel  with scroll and floral pattern on front. The Alligator trade Mark on the pile side to match the tang stamp.  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 their line for this maker.

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Very rare 18thC French Razor with uniquely shaped tang to wedge blade. Simple iron pin covers on this Black Buffalo horn handle. “La Paris.”

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Two Wade & Butcher Sheffield mid 19thC Straight Razors having clear horn handles with inlaid escutcheon plates.

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Straight razor. Clauses Fremont, O. Colorful celluloid Handled Razor with Native American motif with Warrior with headdress and tomahawk on one end and entwined Pipe and tomahawk in scroll at other. The pattern is #28 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Rare early American straight razor. C-1850. J. Ashmore Philadelphia. Massive wedge blade on Black Buffalo horn handle.

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Two straight razors. Both have etched blades including “Army Special” and advertising for a retailing firm in Boston, “Gardner & Chandler.” Celluloid handles.

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Awesome, elaborately carved top of the line early 19thC pearl handled straight razor manufactured by Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Their Majesties Bo. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. Very rare six panel mother of pearl handle attached to metal liners. The wedge blade is stamped Improved Silver Steel. 

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Straight razor marked Atlantic Cutlery Co. having a raised Nude woman pattern. The pattern is #42 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Two rare pressed Buffalo horn handled straight razors made by “Shepherd” and dating C-1810-15. Take a look at the details in images of the great graphics if both handles. 

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Straight razor with tang stamped “Improved” and the wedge blade stamped “Old English.” C-1820’s. The black Buffalo horn handle is personalized by the shaver with his name and the date 1828. Very rare.

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Straight razor. R. Korkemas & Co. New York. The fancy celluloid handle has a nice raised pattern. The pattern is #77 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor. Wade &. Butcher Sheffield England. Worn pressed clear horn handle.

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Straight razor. Simmons Hardware Co. Germany. The blade is etched Keen Kettering. A very ornate cast aluminum handle. 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 their line for this maker.

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Very rare Stag Handled straight razor manufactured by Joseph Rodgers & Sons Cutlers to Their Majesties Bo. 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. C-1840. Wedge blade.

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Straight razor. Awesome Sterling Silver Handled Razor by “F&B” Foster & Bailey was a small quality American silversmith Company that operated in Providence, Rhode Island from 1878-1898. Very ornate and rare shaving tool. Very unique scroll handle pattern. Rare.

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Matched pair of Wade & Butcher Straight Razors having carved four piece mother of pearl handles attached to shaped metal liners. Blades etched “Wade & Butcher” in a banner. Note damage on pile side on one.

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Very rare Stag Handled Wade & Butcher Straight Razors having one piece scales with escutcheon plate on the front. Massive blade.

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Oxford Razor Warranted Germany straight razor. Germanic Cutlery Co. Germany. The fancy imitation ivory celluloid handle is #53 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Matched pair of very fancy Sterling Silver Handled straight razors by Charles Langberg New York. Awesome rounded scroll pattern on both sides of both razors.

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One of a kind double bladed straight razor made by “T. Glossop 7 Market Hall Sheffield. Both blades deeply etched “Benefactor.” Unusual “sheep hoof” blade point. Pile side of tang has Patent no. 17886. I have never seen another in 50 years of collecting and viewing other major collections.

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Very rare....most colorful celluloid handle in this pattern I have seen. Straight razor by Morley & Son Germany. This very rare and colorful pattern of a Fisherman hauling his nets is #4 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Two C-1850 clear horn handled straight razors with wedge blades. One has Chinese symbols the other was made by Thomas Turner.

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Tillotson Sheffield made this awesome 6 paneled mother of pearl Handled Razor with fancy metal end caps and inlaid escutcheon plate. C-1840.

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Looking for a massive wedge bladed razor. Here is a great example by a rare maker “Wm Stanton & Son” “Again Superior.” The Blade is as larger, or larger than most “For Barber Use” blades. Black Buffalo horn handle. C-1840.

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Very rare and early “Wostenholm” stamped straight razor by George Wostenholm & Sons. Pressed mottled horn handle.

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Matched handle patterns in cast aluminum by C.W. Engels Solingen. Very unusual pattern with ladies on both sides. 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 their line for this maker.

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J. Bingham Sheffield straight razor C-1815 with pressed horn handle.

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Two straight razors with imitation ivory handles with incised and colored patterns. Color worn. One is “Good as Gold” by Simmons Hardware.

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Two straight razors having fully etched blades with spread American eagles and words “The Improved Eagle Razor.” Garland Cutlery and Magnetized Razor. Both made in Germany with black celluloid handles.

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Belmont straight razor. Belmont Manufacturing Co. New York with blade etched “Quality Guaranteed.” Awesome blue colored celluloid handle with raised Castle scene. It is #57 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Rare American Maker: “Holley Mfg. Co. Lakeville” CT. Pressed clear horn handle.

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Wade & Butcher For Barber’s Use massive straight razor. Black Buffalo horn handle with heavy wedge blade. C-1840.

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Rare wood handled Manufactured by Wade & Butcher Sheffield Straight Razor. Large blade.

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Three genuine whalebone Handled straight razors. All three different makers.

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Very nice one-piece pearl each side handle with metal end caps made by Mappin & Webb Sheffield. Nice shield shaped inlaid escutcheon plate. Top of the line and rare.

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Awesome carved whalebone handle with wavy pattern having wedge blade. Illegible stamp of maker. C-1820. 

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Two 19thC pressed horn handled, Sheffield made, Straight Razors. 

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Fancy cast aluminum handled straight razor made by Theile & Quack. Very ornate floral pattern with raised figure on front. 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 their line for this maker.

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Very ornate Sterling Silver Handled straight Razor “F&B.” Foster & Bailey was a small quality American silversmith Company that operated in Providence, Rhode Island from 1878-1898. Very ornate and rare shaving tool.

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Hibbard Spencer Bartlett & Co. Made in Germany straight razor. Very rare imitation ivory celluloid Handled pattern with dog head at one end and Elk head on the other. Pattern both sides. It is #11 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Unusual “Nude” celluloid Handled razor in black. It is #42 in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle.

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Straight razor made by Wm. Greaves & Sons Sheaf Works Sheffield. C-1850’s India Stag handle having wedge blade. Rare.

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Two unusual Corn razors. One was made by H. Boker. The other, with green celluloid handle is a Frameback with wafer thin blade made by Weck Brooklyn, NY.

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Rare” American Retailer: “The McIntosh Huntington Co.” Beautiful carved mother of pearl, 6 paneled Handled Razor with metal liners. Maker The Crown Razor. Very nice.

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Entryway and Oriental lot including console cabinet, Dragon themed Planter, birds and pink dogwood Garden Seat, Vase, 2 Mother of Pearl wall plaques, 2 framed mother of pearl pictures, 2 throw rugs, artificial plant.

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Contents of Master Bedroom including 2 Twin size Adjustamagic Massaging Adjustable Beds, Heritage Bedroom Set including King size Headboard, Gentleman's Chest, 2 nightstands, Antique Singer treadle sewing machine, Lamps, Bedding, Wall Décor, etc. The 2 single beds are in good working condition, the comforter is king size. The Buyer may take what they wish and leave the balance.

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Contents of Bedroom including Queen size bed with Serta Classic Imperial Mattress and Box Spring, Sumter Cabinet Company Bureau, 2 office chairs, florescent Torchiere floor lamp, 2-2 drawer file cabinets, Paper shredder, wall décor and more. The Buyer may take what they wish and leave the balance.

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Contents of Wicker Bedroom including White wicker dresser and chest of drawers, 2 twin size wicker headboards, Long 2 cushion couch, floor lamp, throw pillows, sewing supplies, Padded clothes hangers, Joy Mangano Clothes hangers, Joy Mangano Closet Caddy, wall decor and more. The Buyer may take what they wish and leave the balance.

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Contents of closets including Woman's clothing, purses, shoes, utilitarian items. Labels on clothing include Bob Mackie, Maren, Talbots, etc. Sizes appear to be L-XL.

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Large Quantity of Entertaining, Decorating and utilitarian Housewares. Please see Photos for details. This lot does not include the furniture. It is sold as Lot # 7.

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Dining Room Set including Drew 2 piece China Closet, Dining Table with 2 leaves and 8 chairs and server. The China Closet base is 32" high and 70" wide. The top is 53" high. The Dining Table is 44" deep and 64" long. Each of the 2 leaves are 14" wide. The caning in the backs of the chairs is all good. 2 of the chairs have stains on the seats.

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Fine china Dinnerware including a service for 12 of Rosenthal" Evensong", with additional service items. Service for 8 of Lenox "Rapture" and a partial set of Bohemian china made in Czechoslovakia. All pieces in excellent condition.

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Contents of Kitchen including Pots & Pans, Cookware, Service items, utilitarian household and more. Most items were removed from the cabinets for refacing. The red bins are included in the lot.

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Contents of Home office/side room including Maple 8 Drawer chest, 2 Antique cane seat chairs, 2 yellow cane seat chairs, corner what-not curio, wood shelf unit, floor lamp, Pine desk and chair, shells, office supplies, desk accessories, decorative items, etc.

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Contents of Den including Antique Folding Bookcase, Leather Chair, Antique Trunk, Pair of End tables, coffee table made from cutdown dining table, lamps, luggage, barware, stereo, bric-a-brac, etc. Does not include built-in shelving. The buyer may take what they wish and leave the balance.

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Contents of Garage including, shelving and cabinets, tools, lawn & Garden supplies, 8' Folding Table, Ladders, etc. The buyer may take what they wish and leave the balance.

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Contents of North and East Side of Basement including Folding Tables, Desks, Clothing Racks and contents, Store sign holders, 20+ sunglass display racks, skis & Poles, Lawn Spreader, Lawn & Garden Tools, etc. There is a hatchway to the back of the house. The Buyer may take what they wish and leave the balance.

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Contents of South and West side of Basement including Scandia home sauna, workshop & tools, Metal Cabinet, Maple Cannonball headboard & Footboard, Mirrors, Lamps, Luggage, Wall Décor, Clothing Racks, toys and more. There is a hatchway to the back of the house. The Buyer may take what they wish and leave the balance.

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75+ Collector Plates with boxes including Disney, Hibel, Annie, Birds, flowers, etc. Bing & Grondahl, Knowles, Hamilton Collection, Bradford exchange, etc.

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Designer dropleaf table with iron base and single drop leaf. The table is 29.5"T. The table top is 62"x42" The single drop leaf is 10"

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TWO CEREMONIAL KNIVES. (A) Poto people, Congo. Used as a weapon and as a parade knife. The haft splits into two arched “legs” before it is inserted into the wood handle. The blade is decorated with engraved designs and four round brass inserts at the top. Sharp edges. On custom base. Hand forged iron, brass, wood. H 22.5in. (B) Mongo people, Congo. Weapon and parade knife. Blade strengthened by curved veins along entire length forming a Y at the top. Edges sharp. On custom base. Hand forged iron, wood. H 20in.

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THREE WEST AFRICAN BELLS. A gong is a musical instrument without a membrane or strings that must be struck to produce sound. A bell is a gong inside of which a clapper has been suspended. Sound is produced when the bell is moved and the clapper strikes the inside. Most African bells are made of iron, but brass, copper, wood, and even stone may be used. All exhibited at Pen and Brush Gallery New York 2003. (A) Senufo people, Burkina Faso. Probably a cow bell. The clapper is suspended from a ring at the top. On custom base. Iron. H 5in. (B) Yoruba people, Nigeria. Tulip-shaped brass bell cast by the lost wax method with iron clapper suspended from a hook at the top. A defect repaired with solder (native repair). Cast brass bells of the Yoruba were placed on altars for use by priests. On custom base. H 6.5in. (C) Yoruba people, Nigeria. Priest’s bell with four feet that was suspended by cloth. Rung at an altar to attract the attention of spirits and Gods. Iron, cloth. H 7.5in.

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THREE WEST AFRICAN GONGS. Gongs are used to accompany singing and dancing, to summon people, and at various rituals like funerals. They are symbols of leadership and were sometimes used as currency. (A) Bambara people, Mali. Rasp gong. The performer holds the ring in one hand and with the other hands strikes the gong with the iron rod or runs the rod over the serrated edges of the slit to produce a rasping sound. Collected in Bamako, Mali in 2003. On custom base. H 9in. (B) Ibo people, Nigeria. Two asymmetric gongs joined by an arched handle that is wrapped in leather. Struck with a wood mallet. On custom base. Iron, leather. H 9.5in. (C) Lobi people, Burkina Faso. Asymmetric, tall bell-shaped gong with handle. Iron. H 12.5in.

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THREE WEST AFRICAN BELLS. (A) Luba people, Congo. Wood wrist bell with slit. Clapper is a hand carved wooden ball that was inserted through the top which is now closed. Hung from wrist by a strap and rope. Sonorous sound. Wood, rope, leather. H 3in. (B) Fon people, Benin. Bicone bell in which the shafts of two bells were joined side to side by a blacksmith to create a single shaft. On custom base. Iron. H 10in. (C) Fon people, Benin. Exceptional multicone bell (8 bells) created by a blacksmith who fused the shafts of 4 bicone bells side to side around the body of an iron snake. The head of the snake is at the top, and its tail forms a double loop between the bells at the bottom. Was used by a Voodun priest to summon Gods and to communicate with the spirits of ancestors. Remnants of white pigment from libations on lower bells and snake’s tail. On custom base. Iron, pigment. H 12in.

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SIX AX BLADE-FORM CURRENCY PIECES. Fang people, Cameroon and Gabon. In the form of a traditional ax blade that has been made non-functional by notching the blade and/or bending the spine that would fit into a wood handle. Each on custom base. Iron. H 4.5in to 6.75in.

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VERY OLD SPEAR POINT CURRENCY. Probably Mangbetu people, Congo in the Ubangi River region. Dates from the 1800s. Altered by extensive oxidation. On custom base. Ex Roberto Ballarini collection. Iron. H 8in.

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HEXAGONAL IRON SHEET CURRENCY. Boubi people, Equatorial Guinea (Malabo Island, formerly Fernando Po}. The Boubi number about 15,000 people living in the mountainous rainforests of Malabo Island. This isolated tribe has until recently worked mostly with stone tools, having little knowledge of forging iron. This piece is said to date from the 1850-1900. On custom base. Ex Roberto Ballarini collection. Iron. H 10.5in.

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OLD MINIATURE RATTLE. Chamba people, Cameroon and Nigeria. This musical instrument was held by the arched bar and shaken. Dates from the late 1800s. Heavily oxidized. On custom base. Iron. Width 7in. H 4in.

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HEADCREST MASK. Bamana people, Mali. Wood. H 26.5 in.