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Thread: The Gentleman's Set
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08-10-2014, 02:43 PM #181
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08-10-2014, 02:49 PM #182
I've had several Gent's "sets" , several featured in this beautiful thread...ALL gone now except for the pair that I use in rotation everyday......
C.V. Heljestrand MK No. 31 in Genuine Hawksbill Tortoise originally part of a 7 day set purchased in Paris At M. Kindal in 1910. I sourced a lined clamshell case also from Kindal to complete my "set". I've shown them in several forums and they are indeed my Holy Grail set and as I stated used as they should be with no real desire to replace them because of not only rarity but also for the sheer performance and satisfaction they bring.Mike
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08-10-2014, 02:52 PM #183
I'd say creams, soap, after shave and perfume
Women's sets contains a pot for rice powder (used in the past as make-up).
Except the razors, this set is french
Susse Frčres
Susse freres cabinet en marqueterie
Razors are Gilbert Brothers',
(William) razor manufacturers, 107 Eyre street
From Whites Directory of Sheffield 1852
The set also contains a writing set, and feather holder and ink pot.
And the razors at least are looking practically NOS. I can't wait to receive it !
Edit : I'd also like to see the owner's gun case (I like a lot the "Coffrets de duel")
Some of those sets were gift, from administration or Royalty for example to important people (like ambassadors).
A marvelous exampleLast edited by Thaeris; 08-10-2014 at 03:00 PM.
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08-10-2014, 03:33 PM #184
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Thanked: 884That is quite a find.
Beautiful set and remarkable that it is still all together.
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08-13-2014, 10:12 AM #185
Just got the set in my mailbox, that was in fact and indeed, despite of the chips and lacks, basically unused and NOS.
The badger is reaally tiny and cute, in bone, the razors are perfectly preserved, so are the pots. And the strop really look like one that just went out of the store (with a really interesting advising on the back).
Not a SOTD yet, but they'll look like this =D
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08-13-2014, 12:17 PM #186
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08-13-2014, 12:32 PM #187
Mechi ?
Anyway, it's written "Magic strop", and it was the one that was stored in the set.
I don't see yet any other signature on it.Last edited by Thaeris; 08-13-2014 at 12:35 PM.
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08-13-2014, 12:54 PM #188
He was famous for his "Magic Strop" (and "Peculiar Steel" if I'm remembering correctly). Though I would think he would include his name; I'm not sure who else may have also been marketing Magic Strops.
Mechi’s magic razor strops and dressing cases | London Street Views
Mechi's catalogue of cutlery, etc - J. J. Mechi - Google Books
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08-13-2014, 01:30 PM #189
I'll look again. The period would be compatible.
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08-13-2014, 01:51 PM #190
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Thanked: 4828That is a really great score. I have seen some very nice items and sets and not often do I see one that makes me say wow.
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