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!