Thread: Collector's fairs

johnmrson and myself were at the big Nambour Collectorama on the Sunshine Coast today. This big showground market is a cross between a proper antique fair and a flea market. I've seldom failed to find a decent razor at it; today it was no exception and a nice turn of the century 6/8 Bengall found its way into my hands - crocus polish still intact and stuff-all hone wear. I know that sounds like an unexceptional find but decent razors found in the wild are more a rarity in Aus then they are in the US. There are no W&Bs here; no Double Ducks, or any of the well-known American makers that are the staples of collecting there. We have to be content with Invictas and Bengalls, mixed up with the occasional Solingen blade: mostly Gottas and Blue Wonders but sometimes a Boker rears its very welcome head! I saw such an example today: a Boker Ohio Farmer 5/8 with the etch "Radium" on the blade. Unfortunately the gouging bastard who had it wanted $125 for it with a junk blade and worn out paddle strop thrown in - so no dice.

Anyway, the upshot of all this is that I urge all my fellow Aussies to get out to the markets and collector's fairs. There's good stuff to be found there. Oh, I forgot to mention, I found the best Rodgers I've ever seen at a fair last year - 40 bucks. Go find them.

But what about the pictures? You shouldn't just tease us with words.

No pics? It didn't happen. I think he's making it up. ha.

So, a common or garden Bengall is a rarity in North American parts eh?

That is an awesome Bengall, sure would like to find one like it for a reasonable price. I have had a couple in the past, got stupid and sold them. They do make great shavers......enjoy!

It is in very nice condition, and there is not any in my collection. I have not seen any in the wild and the few I have seen while touring the bat have been less than desirable or priced too high. I did have one on loan recently and it was a great razor.

Originally Posted by RezDog

It is in very nice condition, and there is not any in my collection. I have not seen any in the wild and the few I have seen while touring the bat have been less than desirable or priced too high. I did have one on loan recently and it was a great razor.

Re post war Bengall's, this is probably why
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...T._R._%26_Sons

Ya, They paved the roads in AU With Bengalls as an underlyer.
Go to an old road and sink your pike into the center stripe.
Come up wearing Bengall earrings!

Bruce

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Re post war Bengall's, this is probably why
http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...T._R._%26_Sons

After viewing this link I wish I had kept my Bengall.

Originally Posted by DoughBoy68

After viewing this link I wish I had kept my Bengall.

There's always a few on eBay.