Thread: Elgin

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??

Originally Posted by elginrunner

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

Originally Posted by elginrunner

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.

Originally Posted by JMS

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.

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...

Originally Posted by elginrunner

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

Originally Posted by Gouda8201

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

Originally Posted by Gouda8201

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.

I want one too!

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

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.