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A 1912 patent Valet Autostrop Model C safety razor. The Model C is the most common Autostrop razor, they were frequently given away as premiums. This one apparently was given away by the Albany Evening News, probably for a subscription. The Albany Evening News operated from 1926 - 1937.
The Autostrop razors had a stropping mechanism built in. A leather belt was run through the bottom of the razor and the blade would automatically flop to and fro over the belt as you pushed and pulled the razor along it. Autostrop didn't seem to quite understand the "razor and blades" business model created by Gillette. They claimed you could strop a blade back to life 40 or more times before it had to be replaced!
Interestingly Valet and Gillette merged under unusual circumstances. Although the merger was presented to the public as Gillette buying out Valet, it turned out that Gillette's books were funny and the company was only worth more than Valet on paper. So in reality Valet bought out Gillette. Regardless the Valet Autostrop was history by the 1950s, and Gillette is still around today.
This is a piece for a regional art auction where many eyes might see my work that wouldn't happen ordinarily. It's juried so I am not guaranteed of its acceptance.
The razor handles are a marbled Bakelite. The image elements are cutouts from a saffron tin that have been bezel-set. Handmade fine silver chain.
Part of a gents grooming kit
- Mirror
- Comb
- Gillette Tech Razor
--- aluminium handle
--- diamond knurling
--- etched Gillette logo on head
--- Made in England
- Nail File
- Two tubes
- Brush
- Spare Gillette Blue blade
Approx 1950's
Aluminium handle and baseplate
Etched Gillette logo on head
Made in England
Part of gent's grooming set built into brush
Including
- Mirror
- Tube with shaving soap
- Tube with shaving brush
- Gillette Tech - 4-piece travel razor.
Gillette New-type Long Open Comb Razor from approximately 1934
No. 88 set with built-in blade holder
Raised flat bottom
Fixed head (unscrews from bottom)
Made in England
Gillette New-type Long Open Comb Razor from approximately 1934
No. 88 set with built-in blade holder
Raised flat bottom
Fixed head (unscrews from bottom)
Made in England
Gillette Tech - 4-piece travel razor.
Made in England
c.f. www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1940s%204-piece%20Tech%20E...
Unbranded razor - similar to Gillette Old-type
Gillette early 1950's TTO
- Paperclip Rocket (?)
- Made in England
- Aluminium handle
- weight: 35g
Gillette early 1960's TTO
- Flare Tip Super Speed
- Made in USA
Back: No.45 Coronation Set
--- Ball-End Tech from 1953
--- In hinged fabric-covered case with blades and card insert
--- Made in England
Middle Left: British Flat Bottom Tech
--- handle that matches a Service Set?
--- 1940s
Middle Right: 1940s Ball-End Tech
--- In Bakelite case with blades and card insert
--- Made in England
Front Left: Flare-end Rocket
--- Made in England
--- Late 1950's
--- Brit.Pat. 694093
--- weight 59g
Front Right: Travel Tech
--- Made in USA
--- 1962
Gillette Tech - 4-piece travel razor.
Made in England
c.f. www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Tech/1940s%204-piece%20Tech%20E...
Feel free to use this image in whatever way you want! I would be grateful for a credit link to stubblepatrol.com . Thank you!
Including
- Mirror
- Tube with shaving soap
- Tube with shaving brush
- Gillette Tech - 4-piece travel razor.
Part of a gents grooming kit
- Mirror
- Comb
- Gillette Tech Razor
--- aluminium handle
--- diamond knurling
--- etched Gillette logo on head
--- Made in England
- Nail File
- Two tubes
- Brush
- Spare Gillette Blue blade
Feel free to use this image in whatever way you want! I would be grateful for a credit link to stubblepatrol.com . Thank you!
Unbranded razor - similar to Gillette Old-type
Gillette early 1950's TTO
- Rocket (?)
- Made in England
- Aluminium handle
- weight: 35g
Gillette early 1960's TTO
- Flare Tip Super Speed
Feel free to use this image in whatever way you want! I would be grateful for a credit link to stubblepatrol.com . Thank you!
Feel free to use this image in whatever way you want! I would be grateful for a credit link to stubblepatrol.com . Thank you!