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Thomas Turner "The Royal Razor" 4 Day Set
I'm reposting this here - I initially put it in a razor club, which is fine, but probably will get more exposure to people who know stuff in here. So apologies if you've already seen it.
I got this 4 day set the other week. It was in good condition, a bit of loose material on the box and some light patina on some of the blades, but nothing too serious. Unfortunately when cleaning up number 4 it cracked up near the heel making it useless as a shaver, but still OK to keep in the set as a dummy.
The razors were presented to an H.J. Gray in 1906, so the razors were most likely manufactured around that time. Scales are plastic. Each blade has the Royal coat of arms engraved on it, and are numbered on the spine from 1 to 4 - there's also some ornate scroll work imprinted on the spine at the heel and toe ends, which you can just make out in my poor photos. They are full hollow, and I would guestimate 5-6/8ths.
It has a local Brisbane connection, which I find quite interesting. C. Zoeller & Co. were, based on my very brief research, a local Brisbane importer of surgical and veterinary implements, and prosthetic limbs etc. The members of the B. R. C. is anyone's guess - Brisbane Racing Club? Rugby Club? Rowing Club? H.J. Gray is probably a common-ish name, but there is a semi-famous H.J Gray, a world "rackets" champion in 1855 and founder of Gray-Nichols of cricket bat and hockey stick fame. Probably not the same guy, but intriguing nonetheless - what if B. R. C. stood for Brisbane Rackets Club?.... :hmmmm:
Anyway, thanks for reading, and here are the pictures.
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James.