Vintage barber shop razors.
I think they are straight razors that a barber would have used long ago. There are 6 of them. There are 5 boxes with lids that appear to be like a carrying case of sorts. The razors measure about 9 " at full length. There is also a cloth covering used , I assume, for storage.
Unknown. My late mother had them, and as I recall she couldn't remember how she got them.
Inherited
Maybe
Hi Peter,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A group of vintage straight razors
American, English and European, late 19th-early 20th Century
comprising two by Crown Razor Co., one by the Shapleigh Barber, one by Wedge cut Corps, Solinger, Germany, one by Windsor Cutlery Co., one by Wade & Butcher, Sheffield, England, and one marked "BLACK STEEL."
Possibly with plastic handles; five retain old cardboard boxes, and one storage cloth
All approximately 9 inches in length
CONDITION: with wear, pitting and some oxidation.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$400-600 for the group*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Also, the razors come from different makers. One has the Sheffield Steel imprint. I'll try to get images of the makers if you need them.
Yes, images of any makers marks would be quite helpful, thank you
Attached please find makers marks. All but one razor has some type of identification. Thanks.
Sounds good, Peter, you're all set here.
Thanks again Delia. Until next time.
Hi Delia, I am thinking the handles are plastic. I can squeeze the two sides of the handles together, and they just feel like plastic. I would think bone or wood would be less flexible.