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Six American Straight Razors: 3 San Francisco, & Sacramento, Salem Oregon, W.R. Case

Three scarce American straight razors, three with San Francisco makers and retailers, one from Sacramento, one from Salem Oregon, and an early W.R. Case & Sons, Bradford, PA. A very nice "Sterling" straight razor by Williams & Bros. Co, SF, Calif., in superb condition with yellow celluloid scales. Size: 6 1/8 inches overall with a 2 7/8 inch blade. Very attractive California Notion & Toy Company straight razor, made in Germany, with fluted white celluloid scales, and with "My Pet," on the tang. Size: 6 1/2 inches long with a 3 inch blade. Alexander Yost Co. S.F. Cal. straight razor, made in Germany, with black horn scales. Size: 6 1/2 inches with a 2 3/4 inch blade. Sacramento Bar Supply Co. straight razor in green cardboard case. Celluloid scales and a very interesting and attractive blade with a pebbled tang marked "Our Pride" on one side and Sacramento Bar.Sup. over Sacramento Calif. on the other Size: 6 1/2 inches long with a 3 inch blade. Henry Sears & Son 1864 straight razor in a Spencer Hardware, Salem, Oregon box. The reverse of the tang is marked Gold Dollar 492, while the other side has Henry Sears & Son 1865. Black horn scales. Size: 6 inches long overall with 3 inch blade. W.R. Case & Sons straight razor with celluloid scales marked with the maker's name, which is also on the tang with Bradford PA. The razor is hollow ground. Size: 6 1/2 inches long with a 3 inch blade. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Provenance:MSQ

Condition:

Very good to excellent. The Sterling razor has a crack in the scales. Several show signs of period sharpening. The Oregon box shows wear.

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$188
10/05/2023

 

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