Found a treasure and looking for details........

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12-20-2011, 11:37 PM
SusanneD777

Found a treasure and looking for details........

My husband works at the high school in town and has been there for over 20 years. He is always finding things, lost jewelry, trinkets, or items thrown away by teachers that are in really good shape. Well, today was his last day before the holiday vacation and they are remodeling the school and when they were removing ceiling tiles, a small black box with Dixie Manufacturing Co fell down from the ceiling. He thought it was a stick of wood until he looked at it closer. It has an antique straight-edged razor in it. It has a lot number on it, as well as a preprinted sale price of 1.95 and original price of 3.50. Is there anyone that can give an accurate date of it by the lot number?? It is #665357
I googled the name brand and there was a website that showed a picture of the same razor that auctions for $5 - $2500 and just wondered what it might be worth.
12-20-2011, 11:41 PM
ReardenSteel

Welcome to SRP, but sorry to tell you we don't do valuations here.
12-21-2011, 12:25 AM
sharptonn

Dixie was made in Georgia, Your razor is probably from the 30's. I understand they make good shavers. I don't think they are particularly valuable, but some fancy or colorful ones are cool to have. I once had a pink one. I sold it to a friend in GA!
12-21-2011, 01:55 PM
avatar1999

Am I the only one wondering why it was stuck up in the ceiling tiles? O.o
12-21-2011, 02:10 PM
sharptonn

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Originally Posted by avatar1999

Am I the only one wondering why it was stuck up in the ceiling tiles? O.o

Good point! I hope it was not an elementary school!
12-21-2011, 02:13 PM
SusanneD777

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Originally Posted by avatar1999

Am I the only one wondering why it was stuck up in the ceiling tiles? O.o

I asked him that as soon as he told me it was in there. He said he had no idea. Strange, huh?
12-21-2011, 02:15 PM
SusanneD777

Thanks, but I wasn't necessarily looking for a value per say, but more as to the history of it. I can call an auction house to get them to look at it, but I am just curious about the whole thing, in general.
12-21-2011, 02:16 PM
SusanneD777

High school, but that doesn't make it any better, huh? The blade has a small chip taken out of it, so it's not so "straight" anymore.....LOL
12-21-2011, 02:18 PM
SusanneD777

Thanks Sharptonn!!! I appreciate your comment.
12-21-2011, 07:43 PM
ats200

I'd have to say it's "worth using" but depending on the size of the chip in the blade it could possibly be unusable.
12-21-2011, 07:54 PM
Durhampiper

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Originally Posted by ats200

I'd have to say it's "worth using" but depending on the size of the chip in the blade it could possibly be unusable.

Susanne, can you post a picture or two showing the blade?
12-22-2011, 01:17 AM
SusanneD777

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Originally Posted by Durhampiper

Susanne, can you post a picture or two showing the blade?

yes, downloading as we speak.
12-22-2011, 01:44 AM
SusanneD777

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12-22-2011, 02:13 AM
WJF

Hey SusanneD777,

The blade is not usable. Hopefully someone will have some knowledge of the history on that blade and box. I would love to know about it myself. Many times a small company would make a few blades and then go out of business. Good luck with your search.
12-22-2011, 02:41 AM
sharptonn

Its'a nice box! I like it! More rare than the razor, I think! I especially like the French nails! ;)
12-22-2011, 03:15 PM
SusanneD777

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Its'a nice box! I like it! More rare than the razor, I think! I especially like the French nails! ;)

Gee thanks, Sharptonn!!!!
12-22-2011, 03:17 PM
SusanneD777

WJF.....I already assumed that. LOL I sure wouldn't want it used on me!!!!! OUCH!!!
But I think I will keep searching for answers to the history and value of it.
Thanks for your response!!!!
12-22-2011, 03:27 PM
alb1981

ya, you have a set of scales there, blade is toast....a shame for sure
12-22-2011, 03:33 PM
SusanneD777

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Originally Posted by alb1981

ya, you have a set of scales there, blade is toast....a shame for sure

My thoughts exactly!!! Thanks for the response!!!
12-26-2011, 07:08 PM
Piet

Imho that razor, scales and box are not even worth the time looking for it's history or value. It can't be used or fixed, I would just throw it away and be done with it.
12-26-2011, 11:27 PM
dave5225

I agree , the blade is toast , but the scales and box could be useful to someone . Not worth more than a value meal at your favorite fast food joint , but not worthless .
12-27-2011, 12:17 AM
sharptonn

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Originally Posted by Piet

Imho that razor, scales and box are not even worth the time looking for it's history or value. It can't be used or fixed, I would just throw it away and be done with it.

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Originally Posted by dave5225

I agree , the blade is toast , but the scales and box could be useful to someone . Not worth more than a value meal at your favorite fast food joint , but not worthless .

Ohhh! In the words of Cartman: "You Guys are coooooollllllllllllld........COOOOOOOLLLLLLLD! :rolleyes:
12-27-2011, 06:12 PM
SusanneD777

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Originally Posted by Piet

Imho that razor, scales and box are not even worth the time looking for it's history or value. It can't be used or fixed, I would just throw it away and be done with it.

OUCH!!!
Thanks for the honesty :^((
12-27-2011, 06:18 PM
alb1981

Now now guys! Honestly I think you could find an old beat up strop, an old unusable brush and mug, and create a wicked shadow box with it for a man cave. There is always a bright side! no need to toss it. create some art! :)
12-27-2011, 06:32 PM
SusanneD777

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Originally Posted by alb1981

Now now guys! Honestly I think you could find an old beat up strop, an old unusable brush and mug, and create a wicked shadow box with it for a man cave. There is always a bright side! no need to toss it. create some art! :)

I totally love your idea better!!!! Thanks a ton!!
01-03-2012, 10:03 PM
sharptonn

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Susanne, here is a nice Dixie! Too bad one like this did not fall out of the ceiling! I call the scales "cracked corn" ;) Tom
01-07-2012, 08:00 PM
Magpie

Back in the good old days, straight razors were carried by "toughs" as weapons. Sometimes they would deliberately chip the blade so it would do more damage. While its not likely it was ever used as a weapon, it IS possible that a nervous school kid ducked it when he thought he might get in trouble for it.

Though I must say, I would be curious to do a police records search and find out of there were any "rumbles" in the school grounds that resulted in somebody needing stitches! :tameshigiri: