Thread: Interesting item

Don't know if this is the place to post this, but here goes

Interesting advertising piece for sale by auction in Knoxville, Tennessee on the 26th of Jan.

BARBER STRAIGHT RAZOR DISPLAY OR ADVERTISING SIGN
Large barber straight razor display or advertising sign, comprised of wood cover/sheath with mother of pearl overlay and a hinged iron blade with engraved scrolling foliate pattern, all mounted onto a black wooden base. Unsigned. 11" H x 44" L x 7 1/8" D. 42.6 lbs. Probably American, late 19th/early 20th century.

More info Here

Little out of my range.

I like it. I would love to hold it. I think a few years ago a similar one sold for a few thousand, but it had a makers mark on it. I think there are some pictures around here of the huge Henckels(?) one with carved scales. I think that was who made it.

Originally Posted by JSmith1983

I like it. I would love to hold it. I think a few years ago a similar one sold for a few thousand, but it had a makers mark on it. I think there are some pictures around here of the huge Henckels(?) one with carved scales. I think that was who made it.

If it was that Boker with the ivory scales it is said to have sold for $35,000.