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I hope to see many different Display or Trade sign razors show up in this Thread. They are a fascinating part of the history of shaving. Back when literacy was not the norm, a person went by the pictures on signs or the quality of the displays to choose a place to shop or an item to buy.
~Richard
Please, Bring them on!
Here is the only one I have and I think it was one from the 1880's or so and there are faint traces of paint still on it. It is certainly a manufactured item, there must be more of them out there.
~Richard
I would hope this one is transferred over to here!
giant-razor
~Richard
Only way this thread can fly is for people to look and post upon it.
Bump for the night crew!
~Richard
Here's a few I've seen.....
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pine, with black-painted handle, white and gray-painted blade, and wrought iron hangers.
Probably late 19th century; 26.5" x 60.5".
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date unknown,19.5" long, blade is 2.75" wide, sheath is 3"wide.
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Ohio, wood and metal folding straight razor.
The blade is marked Tyler Davidson and Company, Cincinnati.
Retaining its old black and copper. Tyler Davidson & Co. was the hardware firm of
Tyler Davidson and henry Probasco.
In 1871 Probasco dedicated a fountain in downtown Cincinnati to the memory of his late partner
and the fountain became a Queen City Icon.
An old W&B display razor (pic taken from the web)
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I have bought this razor to another french guy who sold it to me but without knowing where it comes from...
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it's a french typ blade but we don't have more information about who did it and for whom it was.
it's a 27/8 size razor.
Very cool razor!
Good thing you have your safety glasses on.:gaah:
Nice thread ! I know Thaeris had a gorgeous one from Henckels :
http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/80/53/25/14060110.jpg
I'll let him present it if he can ;-)
Here is one I've seen in reality :
http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/80/53/25/img_9511.jpg
It is hung on the wall of the offices of the Leresche manufacture here in France, which is still in activity (but no more razors, unfortunately). I asked if I could put the same razor with it, actual 6/8 size, to have a better understanding of the scale :
http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/80/53/25/img_9512.jpg
They also have some spare blades for this Goliath :D :
http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/17/80/53/25/img_9513.jpg
I believe this razor was not sent to retailers, but was kept in the offices for prospect interviews, or brought to trade fairs.
Brad Maggard recently restored some oversized Case brand razors.
Also there is a very large Gotta brand display razor for sale on Ebay Germany if anyone is interested!
Thanks for posting those ! Here are pix for when the listing is ended, and/or when the Case razors aren't on Brad's site any longer ;Quote:
Originally Posted by goldragon
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Thanks for adding the pics, I was too lazy to download them and upload them here! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
You Gotta good Case .... (pun intended) :p ............... (couldn't resist) .......... :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by goldragon
Bump for new photos of Big Razors and signs.
~Geezer
Sorry I don't have a better pic, but I missed this one six months ago :
http://i84.servimg.com/u/f84/17/80/53/25/captur13.jpg
I remember it was 58cm long, so twice as big as a normal razor ;)
Chawing surprised that you get a Leresche of this size:o
I have many leresche but not in excellent condition
I have the same GOTTO here in my store:
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Thanks Jaws, but it's not mine, (I wish !), it's actually from the collection of the Leresche Factory's CEO ;)
Here's some on eBay item#172301612786
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Bump for more photo input!
I found one the other day killing some time at my favorite antique store. The tag asks for 100 bucks and states "Really sharp, No Kidding." They usually tag stuff like this when someone gets hurt.
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Does it have a maker's mark ? Did you buy it ? If not, why not ? :thinking:Quote:
Originally Posted by dinnermint
No makers mark that I could see. The case was locked,, opposite end of the front desk. I happened to have my phone out and realized I was starting to run late to meet someone. I don't think I will buy it, never thought I would see one in the wild. It isn't really price issues, I can probably talk the renter of that space down a bit. I will see if it is still there tomorrow to get more info.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
Bump for more photos...please! And, more candidates.
~Richard
Bump for more photos...Please and more candidates.
~Richard
Hi there, here are some more photos for you, trade / sign / display razors lovers !
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/17/80/53/25/img_5314.jpg
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/17/80/53/25/img_5311.jpg
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/17/80/53/25/img_5313.jpg
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/17/80/53/25/img_5315.jpg
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/17/80/53/25/img_5310.jpg
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/17/80/53/25/img_5312.jpg
Saw this at the antique store the other day. It even has some artistic patina.
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Bump for more candidates and photos !!!
-Richard
Bump for more content and photos !!!
-Richard
I love seeing these. Thanks for the bump, Richard. More please.
It's up to the people of this forum. I aslo would like to see more !Quote:
Originally Posted by Gasman
-Richard
https://i.imgur.com/gpmOACB.jpg
A bit off topic, four display brushes. L to R: Omega, Simpson's Samson, Simpson's Polo 16, Plisson (20?) - next to a Simpson's Chubby.
Nice! Seems like display quality.Quote:
Originally Posted by MichaelS
Nice! Ever tried using them?
All work except the Omega, which I haven't tried yet, but I can't say I use them often :).
Gentlemen, please take brushes to the brush threads.
Thank you!
-Richard
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Got this several years ago on the bay. I display it near my working area. It has no markings. The faded black paint covers wood that appears to be oak. Blade is probably made from sheet metal. Spanish point. Nothing fancy but just had to have it. Size is just shy of 12” closed. Not too large but probably used for advertising but that is a guess on my part. Just to share.
Apologies! Could a moderator please move?Quote:
Originally Posted by Geezer
Just suspend the conversation, thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by MichaelS
How about this monstrosity:
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