Help to identify old Gillette

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  1. Emancipator

    Emancipator Member

    Found this Gillette open comb at a yard sale the other day.
    I hope someone can help me identify the model, and a possible age.

    Thx in advance..
    DMJ.

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  2. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    It's a British Flat Bottom New most likely made in the 30's. I am sure that is not the technical answer and I am sure someone will be along with the correct information shortly.
     
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  3. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    I'm sure @brit can tell which model it is.
     
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  4. BlueShaver

    BlueShaver Premature Latheration Sufferer

    Likely this. A #77 perhaps?

    If you use it, make sure that the bent tooth isn't pushing the blade up, or the cornered (?) cap isn't pushing the blade down.

    They are a great shave!
     
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    its a british new flat bottom /service razor, for the french market with that handle... similar to a 7oclock. available late 30s/40s
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    :)
     
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  7. Emancipator

    Emancipator Member

    Thx guys..

    I have not yet tried the razor, but the bend tooth is no problem, the blade is straight and fits perfectly.
     
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  8. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    The handle looks very much like a Single Ring though it is threaded at the top like the later models. Recycled parts?
     
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  9. Emancipator

    Emancipator Member

    If more Pictures are needed, please let me know. And I will take them tomorrow.
     
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  10. BlueShaver

    BlueShaver Premature Latheration Sufferer

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  11. americanshamrock

    americanshamrock Let's Make a Deal! Staff Member

    Moderator
    Moving thread to Safety Razors, a more appropriate place than Straight Razors.
     
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  12. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Have you checked your family tree Gary?
    Maybe have a great uncle name of King Camp??? ;)
    tp
     
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  13. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Very nice razor!
     
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  14. brit

    brit in a box

    cheers..
     
  15. brit

    brit in a box

    no relations sir.;)
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    1933 Canadian NEW Regent from Bernard Young (1).jpg
    the canadian regent had this handle only gold .handle design used for french market but nickel plated like Jon's pic earlier in post.the brits got this service set.french liked the oc..? or got the older stock..
     

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  17. mr-razor

    mr-razor Well-Known Member

    here is another example:

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  18. BlueShaver

    BlueShaver Premature Latheration Sufferer

    The asymmetric pins are interesting...
     
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  19. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Very similar to my Minora .....

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    One of my all time favorites that I'll be passing on (one day) to my kids. A pure pleasure of a shave.

    :eatdrink013:
     
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    hence the gillette minora blades sold here for years. images (8).jpg images (9).jpg ..handle look familiar..all from the 7 0clock razor co acquisition EnglishNews2014.2.jpg
     
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