13/16 Bartmann 7-days set

I found this 13/16 Bartmann 7-days set :y:y
The Friday razor was broken but I’ve grinded it down to a spike point razor. Sunday was used but the others five were unused. They are extra hollow and they sing so nicely…:boohoo:
They needed some care, cleaning and polishing, some of the spacers had expanded so I grinded down them too: now every razor fits perfectly in its scales. Honing will be next step. The box is very nice and in good condition too: light wood with silk paper and red velvet...
What do you think about their age? Late 1930 may be?

I wouldn't know about the age but ... WHAT A FIND ! Congratulations.
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These are gorgeous and very good razors ....

lucky guy, nice set of what you found

Amazing grab there Sir! I would imagine the unused 5 would bring close to $1000 if sold seperately. I'd be tempted to do that myself. Amazing how many Solingen cutlers used "High Class" Gold Wash on their blades!

...and they are perfectlly balanced too :)

I was thinking to hone them with this progression: Naniwa 1000-> 3000->8000->10000->12000 and then finish them with different hones: 2 different coticules, 1 escher, 1 nakayama maruka and then compare the shaving results...so I need at least two new finishing hones :p

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Originally Posted by AntiqueHoosier

Amazing grab there Sir! I would imagine the unused 5 would bring close to $1000 if sold seperately. I'd be tempted to do that myself. Amazing how many Solingen cutlers used "High Class" Gold Wash on their blades!

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:) Yes I was thinking about that $$ too...but they are so gorgeous (pics are taken with a simple Canon camera) so I don't think I could put them on Ebay:cry: :nono:

Great find. Lucky you. Congratz. Hope they shave well for you.

That is a great find. Bartmanns are some of my favorites and I have a few ..... all real fine shavers. You a lucky guy. :tu

I'm speechless...

My dear lord! Beautiful find there! Congrats!

Thank you guys :):)
How about their age? late 1930??

What a trove of large, nice looking and super shavers you have acquired! Bartmann's shave wonderfully. Have never seen them in 13/16, which gives them an awesome profile. Congratulations.

WOW what a find..WOW I'm stunned..there beautiful,you must have done something really nice to be on the receiving end of this little bit of karma,good for you
I love these blades. After reading some of the other posts it would be a sin to break up such a beautiful set,
most likely a once in a lifetime find. Enjoy them,I have one and its one of my favorites.
Griz

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Originally Posted by Grizzley1

WOW what a find..WOW I'm stunned..there beautiful,you must have done something really nice to be on the receiving end of this little bit of karma,good for you
I love these blades. After reading some of the other posts it would be a sin to break up such a beautiful set,
most likely a once in a lifetime find. Enjoy them,I have one and its one of my favorites.
Griz

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Don't worry! I'll never break this set up...never! Honing this afternoon and shaving tomorrow morning :):)

Nice set, congrats. Clearly 20th century, maybe a post WWII souvenir set. Take a good look at how the box is made and what is made of to help date the set. Good Luck!

Nice catch, congrats!