*** 1921 Gillette #106 British Bostonian Serial #118420Y 1921 - MODELS 102, 102A, 106 102 SERIAL NO: N459887-P679777 102A/106 SERIAL NO: 1A-863912A (USA) V=Spain, W=France, Y=Britain, Z=Canada 102A: "Old Style" Thick cap/guard 106: New Improved / heavy flat guard *** *** so.. nearly 1 weeks wages...in Shillings.20 shillings = 1 Pound 21 shillings = 1 guinea https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/written-answers/1925/jul/30/average-weekly-wages AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES. HC Deb 30 July 1925 vol 187 cc671-3W671W §Sir W. de FRECE asked the Minister of Labour whether, taking the 12 chief industries of the country, including transport, he will state the average I.—RATES OF WAGES OK TYPICAL CLASSES OF TIME-WORKERS IN CERTAIN INDUSTRIES. Industry. Rates of Wages at— July, 1914. June, 1920. July, 1925. Building (40 large Towns)*: Per Week. Per Week. Per Week. Bricklayers 40s. 7d. 97s. 8d. 73s. 6d. Painters 36s. 3d. 95s. 2d. 73s. 0d. Labourers 26s. 11d. 84s. 8d. 55s. 7d Engineering (16 of the principal Districts)*: Fitters and Turners 38s. 11d. 89s. 5d. 56s. 6d. Labourers 22s. l0d. 70s. 8d. 40s. 2d. Shipbuilding (9 of the principal Districts)*: Shipwrights† 41s. 4d. 9ls. 3d. 55s. 7d. Ship Joiners† 40s. 0d. 102s. 4d. 57s. 9d. Labourers 22s. l0d. 70s. 6d. 38s. 5d. Railway Service: Engine Drivers‡ 45s. to 50s.§ 84s. to 102s. 72s. to 90s. Ticket Collectors 23s. to 27s.§ 66s. 6d. to 74s. 54s. to 58s. Goods Porters 19s. to 23s.§ 62s. to 68s. 6d. 47s. to 51s. Dock Labour (10 of the principal Ports): Per Day. Per Day. Per Day. Ordinary cargo workers 4s. 6d. to 6s. 8d. 15s. to 17s 6d. 11s. to 13s. 6d. Shipping (Foreign-going Vessels)║: Per Month. Per Month. Per Month. Able Seamen £5 to £5 10s. £14 10s. £10 Firemen £5 10s. to £6 £15 £10 10s. Road Transport*: Per Week. Per Week. Per Week. Tram Drivers (50 of the principal Districts). 30s. 7d. 73s. 3d. 59s 2d. One-horse Carters (12 large Towns) 25s. 7d. 65s. 53s. 2d. Printing (27 large Towns)*: Hand Compositors and Machine Minders on Book and Jobbing Work. 35s. 8d. 88s. 73s. 9d. Bookbinders and Machine Rulers 33s. 11d. 87s. 6d. 73s. 4d. Agriculture (England and Wales): Ordinary Labourers 14s. to 22s.§ 42s. to 46s. 6d. 28s. to 42s. * The rates quoted are the unweighted averages of the recognised rates of wages in the principal towns or districts. † The figures for the shipbuilding industry relate to time-workers. A large proportion of the workpeople in this industry, however, are paid at piece-rates and the figures given are not applicable to piece-workers. ‡ Some of the drivers are paid mileage allowances in addition to the rates shown. § Approximate figures. ║ Food is provided in addition to the rates quoted.
1956 ish brit rocket hd rocket on left,brit made french market monobloc on right. note the heavier plating and polished barn doors on rocket. though picture does'nt show it well,all the monblocks i've seen have thinner plating and duller appearing doors. monobloc on right has "tooth" on each side of riser bars and "II" on the baseplate.
Hello. Just joined. I've heard that a vintage gillette razor would be better than the Van Der Hagen I've been using. So many choices. Which would you recommend? Thank you very much.
i prefer vintage gillettes.most are mild to medium shavers like your VDH,but tend to be a bit heavier and more solidly made.welcome to the den.
DE SOTD, Saturday, January 6 2024 Razor : Gillette Fatboy E4 adjustable- Mfg 1959, all ranges. Well built adjustable with a Nickel coated over brass. Bought this at a thrift store for $20 Canadian years ago and was very happy with shave results it offers. Had a close comfortable shave this morning. Blade : Gillette Perma-sharp(4) sharp and smooth with reasonable longevity. Top tier blade. Soap : Yaqi Musketeer Rapier nice scented soap (dub of Aramis classic cologne scent) with excellent lather qualities. Brush : Yaqi "Lucky dice" 26mm Tuxedo knot, Excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice splay scrubber + excellent lather painter. Nice brush and handle is great for large hands. Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area. Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG(7) + ATG(7) + pickups (setting 9). Post shave : Yaqi musketeer Rapier (very addictive scent)+ a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless). Results : or CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gillette Fatboy adjustable with a Gillette Perma-sharp. Have some great shaves!
Would Gillette Fatboy E4 adjustable be good razor for me to try? Can I still pay $20? Thank you very much.
