My Little Antique Store Find

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Gillette_Man, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Oh, yes. And it will stay a virgin as long as I'm alive!

    I love you too, Dave! :taunt002

    :happy097:happy097:happy097:happy097:happy097


    And since I'm sure you guys are dying to know, but have shown the integrity not to ask, I bought this for....




















    Don't worry, it's coming!




















    $75.00 :laugh042
     
  2. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Okay, this was slow to sink in. I kind of thought it was obvious that $5 was the original selling price. Come on, guys! I saw a Slim that was missing its silo doors for $5! :happy102
     
  3. Michael

    Michael Duke of Kent

    I would have paid $25, tops. Only because it looks like a nice one. :D

    And I would also USE IT!
     
  4. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    $75 is a great price for this. I am still in awe of this set. Just beautiful.
     
  5. D.irving79

    D.irving79 Gemocrat

    +1. and i dont even like aristocrats.
     
  6. Padron

    Padron Active Member

    Yes, that is a great price :D....especially for a set that is so rare....I've never seen one like it before anyway....Likely to be a good investment as well ;)

    Very nice indeed :drool :drool :drool :drool :happy096
     
  7. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    I would charge you $25 just to look at it! Hey, wait a minute! You've seen it! You owe me $25, buddy! :happy102
     
  8. Michael

    Michael Duke of Kent

    Check's in the mail. I decided $25 was too much though, so I only sent $15. It's just and old razor.
     
  9. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Thanks. I can always use the extra cash to feed my RAD! :D

    But, is this really an old razor? Apparently, it has just been sitting in storage for almost 60 years, so wouldn't it technically qualify as new?
     
  10. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    does it make anyone else want to pack a picnic basket?
     
  11. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    Ah, yes, a bit o' green tartan plaid -- do you think maybe King C. Gillette had a bit of Scotch in him?



    Or maybe rum? :happy102
     
  12. MTgrayling

    MTgrayling Rocket Man

    Beautiful! This is the first of that type of complete set I've ever seen. A very exciting find! Congratulations and at $75.00 I think you did rob the antique store. :D
     
  13. Gillette_Man

    Gillette_Man New Member

    I was kind of waiting to hear from you on this one, Chris. I also have never seen or heard of this set at any of the forums, on eBay, or Mr. Razor's site. I really feel like I hit one out of the park.

    Obviously this set was made sometime between 1948-50, because it has the notched center bar and no date code. The instructions say "New Improved Aristocrat", and tout the notched bar. In that case, would it be safe to assume 1948?
     
  14. MTgrayling

    MTgrayling Rocket Man

    I'm not sure if those razors in between the 1947 un-notched post and the 1950-51 date codes can be pinpointed to a certain year.

    Truly an amazing find, the best NOS score of the year that I've seen.
     

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