Thread: $500 to buy a razor, what would you buy

Originally Posted by Splashone

I would guess that $500 would make a nice down payment on that one...

Actually found two interesting threads, one is an interesting series of posts started by Martin103 with all the various W&B etchings and razors, just the thread I didn't need to see....sheesh!

Then I found the post for that W&B at auction, and the bidding started at $10,000, with an estimated sale of between $25,000 and $40,000, turns out it is a:

RARE Wade & Butcher Display Straight Razor. Commemorative razor ca. 1876. This one of a kind razor with both sides deeply etched with American scenes of ships and trains, mixed with nymphs and mermaids on reverse side. The front side is etched with a scene of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The blade is heavily file worked and completely cover the etched scenes of American industry, commerce and various American ways of living. This Razor is an important piece of history and would complement even the most advanced collection. Excellent condition. 20 inches long closed.

So, guess I'll cross that one off the list....

I would throw $500 down for one of these (and then probably a lot more for the rest;-))





Oh by the way, if they currently belong to you, I hate you.....j/k ;-)

Originally Posted by EisenFaust

I would throw $500 down for one of these (and then probably a lot more for the rest;-))





Oh by the way, if they currently belong to you, I hate you.....j/k ;-)

Wow that/s a great set and probably rarer than hens teeth.

For me I would talk to our Aussie blade smiths and get one of their customs
And maybe have enough change to buy a few beers to celebrate my good fortune.

Originally Posted by EisenFaust

I would throw $500 down for one of these (and then probably a lot more for the rest;-))





Oh by the way, if they currently belong to you, I hate you.....j/k ;-)

Wow that/s a great set and probably rarer than hens teeth.

For me I would talk to our Aussie blade smiths and get one of their customs
And maybe have enough change to buy a few beers to celebrate my good fortune.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Actually found two interesting threads, one is an interesting series of posts started by Martin103 with all the various W&B etchings and razors, just the thread I didn't need to see....sheesh!

Then I found the post for that W&B at auction, and the bidding started at $10,000, with an estimated sale of between $25,000 and $40,000, turns out it is a:

RARE Wade & Butcher Display Straight Razor. Commemorative razor ca. 1876. This one of a kind razor with both sides deeply etched with American scenes of ships and trains, mixed with nymphs and mermaids on reverse side. The front side is etched with a scene of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The blade is heavily file worked and completely cover the etched scenes of American industry, commerce and various American ways of living. This Razor is an important piece of history and would complement even the most advanced collection. Excellent condition. 20 inches long closed.

So, guess I'll cross that one off the list....

Ok, I take it back...$500 might get you in the door to watch the auction.