Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. 05-09-2011, 04:00 AM #1
    Grizzley1
    Grizzley1 is offline
    Senior Member Grizzley1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Merrick,NY
    Posts
    1,342
    Thanked: 160

    Default HAS ANYBODY SEEN THESE?

    These are on E-Bay right now NO#380338451397- these look like they cane from ancient Egypt
    or something,maybe from an ancient moyel (sic) or something?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 05-09-2011, 04:42 AM #2
    niftyshaving
    niftyshaving is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth niftyshaving's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Silicon Valley, CA, USA
    Posts
    3,157
    Thanked: 852

    Default

    The seller describes them... (Sheffield England)

    Scales: By Brantwell. Pressed Horn With Pastoral Design Grind: Wedge
    Pins: Brass Maker: Addy + Co.
    Container: Wood Coffin W/Floral Paper Liner. External Sleeve Approximate Age: 210-220 Years
    Company Documentation: Sheffield Directory of 1797 Blade Height: 5/8

    I assume the seller is also a fisherman.
    A bit rich based on what I know... which is not a lot.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to niftyshaving For This Useful Post:

    Grizzley1 (05-11-2011)
  4. 05-11-2011, 12:57 AM #3
    kshort
    kshort is offline
    Junior Member kshort's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Central Arkansas
    Posts
    25
    Thanked: 3

    Default

    They have been on Ebay several times. The first time I saw them they were listed for over 900.00 and have been dropping in price each time it gets relisted.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 05-11-2011, 01:23 AM #4
    Obie
    Obie is offline
    The Assyrian Obie's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Milwaukee, WI
    Posts
    11,145
    Thanked: 2755

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by niftyshaving View Post
    The seller describes them... (Sheffield England)

    Scales: By Brantwell. Pressed Horn With Pastoral Design Grind: Wedge
    Pins: Brass Maker: Addy + Co.
    Container: Wood Coffin W/Floral Paper Liner. External Sleeve Approximate Age: 210-220 Years
    Company Documentation: Sheffield Directory of 1797 Blade Height: 5/8

    I assume the seller is also a fisherman.
    A bit rich based on what I know... which is not a lot.
    Grizzley1:

    I must agree with my friend niftyshaving: the description is a touch too flowery. Were I you, my good man, I would tiptoe around this offering.

    Regards,

    Obie
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  6. The Following User Says Thank You to Obie For This Useful Post:

    Grizzley1 (05-11-2011)
  7. 05-11-2011, 02:58 AM #5
    Joe Edson
    Joe Edson is offline
    Senior Member Joe Edson's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Corvallis, OR
    Posts
    706
    Thanked: 410

    Default

    The real value in these are the pressed horn scales that collectors go after. As was mentioned above, these have been re-listed on eBay for months dropping in price each time.

    The seller is probably better off just opening them up to auction and let the market dictate what they're worth.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  8. The Following User Says Thank You to Joe Edson For This Useful Post:

    Grizzley1 (05-11-2011)
  9. 05-11-2011, 10:37 AM #6
    blueprinciple
    blueprinciple is offline
    Senior Member blueprinciple's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Southern England
    Posts
    561
    Thanked: 112

    Default

    He also states that the lower half 'top layer' of the pressed horn is missing on one razor though this does not affect 'structural integrity'. Affects value a bit though..........
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 05-11-2011, 10:00 PM #7
    Grizzley1
    Grizzley1 is offline
    Senior Member Grizzley1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Merrick,NY
    Posts
    1,342
    Thanked: 160

    Default

    WOW- I never thought that these would garner so much attention,I just saw them and it was stated in the ad that they were very old,I cruise E-bay alot but have never seen these before,and I would have put the rest of the pictures up as they looked to be from anciant Egypt,I wouldnt want to shave with them,thats why I said they might have been used by a Moyal(supposed to be a joke) however they are interisting......
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules