April 16, 2024
1700s Vintage Straight Razor - Superb condition, Museum Quality
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3 DAY AUCTION Up for auction is a stunning, all original, museum quality late 18th Century - early 19th Century Straight Razor.This razor was purchased directly from Robert Doyle, author of Straight Razor Collecting: An Illustrated History and was part of the private collection of Judge Henry T. Lummus, author of Old Sheffield Razors (Antiques: December, 1922).Here is a link to Lummus' famous article. It's a must-read for any serious razor enthusiast.http://www.coticule.be/the-cafeteria/topic/534.htmlThe blade is 5/8" wedge in excellent condition.No chips or cracks anywhere on the blade.She opens and closes very tight, true to center.The tang is marked "Gratian, Warranted."These horn scales feature a decorative pewter inlay and original Bulls Eye brass pins.Judge Lummus etched the number "1075" into the scales as a way to catalog the razor.This is the finest razor I have ever had the pleasure to own, period.But I am moving to a slum in Uganda to make action movies (true story) and I'm forced to let it go. The money is going to them. The blade is sharp, but I have never honed it. I kept it in the exact same condition as received, out of respect. I've attached a series of Hi-Res photos.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.FREE SHIPPING PLUS TRACKING IN THE US.$20 Flat Rate for International Buyers.And be sure to
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