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    I was just looking through the historical information section and ran across,

    ELGIN-AMERICAN MANUFACTURING CO.
    Elgin, Illinois
    1887 - circa 1950

    Does anyone have a picture or own an example of their work??

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    Quote Originally Posted by elginrunner View Post
    I was just looking through the historical information section and ran across,

    ELGIN-AMERICAN MANUFACTURING CO.
    Elgin, Illinois
    1887 - circa 1950

    Does anyone have a picture or own an example of their work??
    I'd be interested to see this, I currently LIVE in Elgin!

    chadd

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    Quote Originally Posted by elginrunner View Post
    I was just looking through the historical information section and ran across,

    ELGIN-AMERICAN MANUFACTURING CO.
    Elgin, Illinois
    1887 - circa 1950

    Does anyone have a picture or own an example of their work??
    I wonder how well those razors keep time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JMS View Post
    I wonder how well those razors keep time.
    A proud +1 for knowing Elgin's history.

    I'm sure they measure time hidden in an antique store. It's a feeble joke, but I'm not too good at current Elgin humor.

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    I'd like to run across one of these, as my name indicates, I have a 1952 7.5hp Elgin (but I don't shave with it ), and my wrist watch is a 1929 17J Elgin!! ... Sure would be nice to have an Elgin straight as well...
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    Cool I might just have a straight for you.

    Quote Originally Posted by elginrunner View Post
    I'd like to run across one of these, as my name indicates, I have a 1952 7.5hp Elgin (but I don't shave with it ), and my wrist watch is a 1929 17J Elgin!! ... Sure would be nice to have an Elgin straight as well...
    I have one, if you're interested. I was trying to look up some history on it after finding it and came across your post in this thread. I am thinking of getting it professionally restored. PM me if you want to work something out.

    Gouda

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gouda8201 View Post
    I have one, if you're interested. I was trying to look up some history on it after finding it and came across your post in this thread. I am thinking of getting it professionally restored. PM me if you want to work something out. Gouda
    Any chance you can post a photo? I'm not sure we have one in the Wiki or anywhere on the forum

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gouda8201 View Post
    I have one, if you're interested. I was trying to look up some history on it after finding it and came across your post in this thread. I am thinking of getting it professionally restored. PM me if you want to work something out.

    Gouda
    My family's from the Chi-town area, and I've only seen one Elgin razor on the bay...it was rough. Would appreciate a pic as well.

    Peace,
    Jim

    ElginRunner: What is your 7.5hp Elgin? I think my dad once had a snowblower that was an Elgin, but I can't remember for sure.

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    I want one too!

    I don't live in Elgin, but it's close enough.

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    Default Merry Christmas to me!

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Size:  41.8 KB Thanks to my Father's keen eye, I am the new owner of this Elgin straight. We're fairly sure you're looking at gold plated scales here. I'll follow up later as I can scrounge some more information on the manufacturer. In the meantime, I hope you all enjoy the pics.

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