Thread: Pop's old razor

Hi all. I was going through my late grandad's effects and stumbled upon his old pipe and his old straight razor. The name on the butt of the blade is Henckels and under that is Solingen-Germany. It is about 5.5 inches closed and about 8.75 open. The handles are a light yellowish colour due to age and could either be bone or ivory. Both ends of the handle appear to be capped in silver with nice classic scrollwork engraving. The other side of the blade is marked Twin Works and "Platinum" Carbon Steel Blade, Reg.U.S.Pat.Off. I'm trying to find out a, how old it is b, is it real or fake c, what are the handles made from and d, what would be an approximate value on such a razor? I am thinking about starting a collection of old razors to display next to my collection of vintage and antique bar ware, glassware, ashtray's and advertising. Would this razor be worth starting my collection off or should I get rid of it?
Would this have been a rare item in Australia?
Any responses will be gratefully accepted. Thankyou
hx350chev.

(sorry for the poor pictures)