When my grandfather passed away some time back, my mother was going through his belongings and came upon a straight razor. This surprises all of us. We have never seen him use it and she didn't even know he had it so we don't know anything about how it came to be in his possession.
I'm hoping to get a little information on it. First, the box reads Garland Cutlery Co. Germany and Price $3.00
One side of the shaft says: Blue Steel M.I. Germany
The other side says: Fall River Loan Co. 99 Pleasant Str
Now, not far from where I live is Fall River Massachusetts but a Google search on Fall River Loan Co. produced nothing of value.
Additionally, I can't seem to find Pleasant Street on a Fall River map
The only thing I can think of is that this was a prior generation's bank toaster. You know: open a checking account with us today and receive a free toaster as a thank you gift.
I have pictures of the razor but I need to adjust the size before I can post them but you wouldn't see the writing that I just typed out.
Physical condition is pretty rough, in my inexperienced opinion. I'm not sure I want to restore it as it might take a little history out of the thing.