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11-10-2009, 11:42 PM #1Junior Member
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I wasn't looking for an appraisal per se, I was just looking to get a general idea, out of curiosity. I wouldn't expect an online appraisal, and I assume no one here is an expert, but I can tell you one thing for sure, and that is that you know more than I do about the subject. I tried the Ebay thing and it has prices for Solingen straight razors anywhere from $130 to $.99, and nothing abalone or mother of pearl. Yes, I would like to keep it for sentimental value, as this is the only thing I have of my mother's-mother's father. He died, unfortunately, when I was 3. That, and the memory of pipe smoke, because he always smoked a pipe and whenever I smell pipe tobacco I remember him. Anyway, back to the subject at hand. I am uploading pics as we speak. They are not very high quality, I just used my webcam (only camera I have access to). I also want to note that the handle is missing one chunk of abalone, nearest the blade. I assume that could be replaced easily by a jeweler, though. No, no one got hurt when I used it as a prop because I was smart enough to dip the edge of the blade in candle wax (red, of course), which had the benefits of protection from the sharp blade, kept the blade from getting damaged, and came off easily. Looked like blood on the blade, though, which was extra awesome!
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11-10-2009, 11:52 PM #2Junior Member
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11-10-2009, 11:56 PM #3Junior Member
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11-11-2009, 12:02 AM #4Straight Shaver Apprentice
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Wow. That is a beautiful razor. Keep it. Forever. Get married. Make your husband learn how to use it. Have kids. Pass it on.
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11-11-2009, 12:05 AM #5Junior Member
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LOL!
I thought it was a pretty neat artifact.
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11-11-2009, 12:08 AM #6Straight Shaver Apprentice
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It is absolutely incredible. It almost makes me wish there were more people my age (20) that do the straight razor thing just so it has a chance of seeing some use.
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11-11-2009, 12:10 AM #7< Banned User >
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Ya, that's lovely.
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11-11-2009, 12:12 AM #8BF4 gamer
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That is a gorgeous razor, but don't forget that we have a spot for lady straight shavers to chat. Get it cleaned up, honed, and never buy disposable blades for your legs/underarms again!
Originally Posted by DPflaumer
If you could get some closeups of the cutlery markings we'd really appreciate it. If anything we might be able to tell you if the box belongs to the razor or if it's mismatched.
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