Thread: The Gentleman's Set

Originally Posted by altus

before and after
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What was stored in the handles?

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.

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 Frères

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 example

That is quite a find.

Beautiful set and remarkable that it is still all together.

WELL DONE!

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

Is that a Mechi strop?

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.

Originally Posted by Thaeris

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.

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

I'll look again. The period would be compatible.

That 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.