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    Default What makes this razor so highly demanded?

    I am pretty new to straight razors but I enjoy looking on Ebay at razors people are pushing. This razor sold for quite a hefty sum and it is damaged pretty good. I know appraisals aren't given at this site which is fine, but I was hoping someone could shed some light on why this razor may have gone for so much. I couldn't find much on the razor so I'm rather clueless as to why it was so highly demanded.

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    RARE Southern Gentlemen Carved Celluloid Razor Spread Wing Eagle Nude Unicycle | eBay

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    There is a contingent who are pure collectors. Most of them never would think of actually using a straight and to these guys the scales make it rare and collectible.
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    Absolutely no clue why the bidding went so high. I would like to know too as personally I would not have paid $76.00 for it. What am I missing here?

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    What thebigspendur said.

    I've seen absolute CRAP razors--in worse shape than this one--put up on eBay that nobody who shaves with a straight would touch but the collectors snap 'em up.

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    I'd buy a $20K coffee table-sized japanese hone before I buy that.
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    I'm mighty impressed by the purse on that razor. I'll be the first to admit I don't know much about the do's and don'ts of antique razors. Personally, I'm not overly excited to nab razors with celluloid handles. I certainly wouldn't pass one up if the price was nice, but the thought of cell rot going unseen and wiping out some or even one razor is not overly inviting.

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    The reason is the scales, pure and simple. I have seen many over the years, (started on straights in the 80's) and I have never seen that design before. The more obscure the design, the more they are worth. Like any collectible.
    I am not sure of the representation of the figure, but I am fairly certain it is a goddess of some sort. Mythology based I believe.

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    The winged wheel under foot is an automotive thing. Is that Hermes? Unusual sells, in this case! I have not seen another like it, but I hope it is not crumbling, for the buyer's sake!
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    I rest my case.

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    My first thought was Hermes too, but looking at the close up, it seems to have a feminine form?
    Now that you say "automotive" though, my brain is burning with a lost thought that this might have been a symbol for some rare car company?
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    I feel it is a take on the really old Goodyear stuff. Wings and wheel, Wingfoot! In fact, it may be? I think the jury is still out on Hermes!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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