For her majesty, the Queen.

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by IAmTheJody, May 11, 2012.

  1. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    Another recent (arrived yesterday) acquisition...

    1953 NOS British Gillette Coronation No. 45 Tech set. Head pieces still wrapped in cellophane. Crown logo on the outer case lid, which was done only in 1953 to mark Queen Elizabeth's coronation as Queen of England. It will go nicely in my collection with the 1953 British Gillette Coronation No. 58 I already have.

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  2. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    Additional images:

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  3. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    The British Gillettes until the late 1950's were, in my opinion, much higher quality than their American cousins as a whole.
    This is just another example of the attention to detail and quality craftsmanship that was provided to that market.

    Enjoy!
     
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  4. Neolithium

    Neolithium I am Canadian, eh

    Being a die hard monarchist....I think I'll have a drink to that! Beautiful set Jody :)
     
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  5. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Droolicious.
     
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  6. lradke

    lradke and doggone it, people like me

    Jody! I thought you weren't collecting anymore! ;)
    That's a beauty. Congrats!
     
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  7. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    This new set is gonna make a royal addition to you new cabinet Jody!
     
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  8. Conrad1959

    Conrad1959 Well-Known Member

    Great find! Congrats!
     
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  9. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    I tried to but no one was buying so might as well carry on. :shocked002:
     
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  10. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    :happy088::happy088: Royally sweet!
     
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  11. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    :happy096:
    Wonderful addition to your collection! Enjoy!
     
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  12. Jake

    Jake Well-Known Member

    Very fine set Jody. Beautiful addition to your ever-growing excellent collection.
     
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  13. johnus

    johnus Well-Known Member

    Interesting the comparison... Great Britain came out with a Razor... Canada put her on the backside of their Beaver coin. Wonder?
     
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  14. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    :happy102::happy097::rofl:
     
  15. KLF

    KLF Doctorin

    What a beauty ! How can you resist shaving with it ?
     
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  16. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master

    Very easily. I have a Muhle 2011 R41 that so far, no other razor can come close to. :happy102:
     
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  17. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    Sweet addition Jody!
     
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  18. oscar11

    oscar11 Well-Known Member

    Very nice!
     
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  19. tomnat

    tomnat accepting applications

    she's a beauty. congrats on another great razor, Jody.
     
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  20. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

    Very nice Jody, I like the box really nice packaging:)
     
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