Thread: I don't understand why my Le Grelot sold for so much.

It is a nice one. I have always been curious about the "Hospital" and the symbol reminds of a fishing bobber or a Christmas ornament.
Were these made for medical use and what IS the symbol etched on the tang?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

It is a nice one. I have always been curious about the "Hospital" and the symbol reminds of a fishing bobber or a Christmas ornament.
Were these made for medical use and what IS the symbol etched on the tang?

A bell. Le Grelot = the bell.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

A bell. Le Grelot = the bell.

Oh! I can see a sleigh bell ! Now, what about hospital?

I didn't realize that my current buying habits were causing a trend!

It's just 7 French razors that I bought in the last two weeks...

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

Very true. If I don't see good, clear, well-focused pics of the blade in open and closed positions I won't even bid. It's not just the photos though - if the blurb is positive that's a good thing. I can't stand those auctions where they state "...I don't know anything about straight razors, but..."

Regards,
Neil

I try to describe the good things as well as the bad, which seems pretty rare for straight razors on ebay. Mine seem to be the only ones that have a scuff mark on the scales or a dirt pit on the blade. Everyone else's always seem to be in mint condition

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

A beautiful blade indeed, but clearly not a full wedge with the curvature evident in the photo of the tip - more like a near-wedge, of which there are many. Got to have been the name and the lovely finish of the blade.

regards,
Neil

The ebay description was stated as "perhaps a true wedge"

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Oh! I can see a sleigh bell ! Now, what about hospital?

Hospital was the founders last name.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...rs-france.html

Originally Posted by Martin103

The ebay description was stated as "perhaps a true wedge"

We both know exactly what a 'true wedge' is, Martin - take a look at the pics and tell me it isn't a near-wedge! "Perhaps" is slightly misleading here - perhaps!

Regards,
Neil

Originally Posted by Martin103

Hospital was the founders last name.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...rs-france.html

Thanks, Martin. Not so schooled in French!

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

We both know exactly what a 'true wedge' is, Martin - take a look at the pics and tell me it isn't a near-wedge! "Perhaps" is slightly misleading here - perhaps!

Regards,
Neil

I truly understand Neil, was just trying to find something somewhat unusual about this common Le Grelot.