Got a Gillette Cavalier razor thought I was bidding on a Bostonian.

[Bobbers]

I got a Gillette Cavalier razor off Ebay thought I was bidding on a gold Bostonian. The photo from Ebay did not show any detail. The head of the razor does not have any initials engraved on it. Any Idea how many were made? Also when they were made was the design on the head engraved or stamped? Here is the razor

 

[Mick]

well I bet that was one pleasant surprise for you.

 

[AceByTerror]

Ahhhhh! Congrats on that bit of luck! Nice score!

 

[elmerwood]

Nice razor my friend.

 

[Copierguy]

Sweet.....Congrats!!

 

[LAM&P]

Grats, beautiful razor

 

[alex2363]

Grats, beautiful razor

Thank u for serving in Air Force. We appreciate all of the military here B&B.

 

[alex2363]

These were stamped Brocade design in 22 karat gold and hand engraved and initialized. The set was made more for gifts, prizes and trophies. Gillette would give them to super star Athletes as a marketing strategy, or gifts for employees.

 

[Bobbers]

well I bet that was one pleasant surprise for you.

I was pleased since normally the surprises from Ebay go the other way.

 

[Bobbers]

I did a little more research on the razor and since it does not have a serial number on it. The books states that it was made some time between the beginning of 1928 to Aug. 1928.

 

[Mark1966]

Congrats!

Of course if you would prefer a Bostonian and want to swap please let me know and I'd be MORE than happy to oblige

 

[ras120]

Of course if you would prefer a Bostonian and want to swap please let me know and I'd be MORE than happy to oblige

No hustling allowed.

 

[viper22]

Wow, nice razor.

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Very nice, Congrats.

 

[Mark1966]

No hustling allowed.

If you are being serious sorry !

 

[ras120]

If you are being serious sorry !

Just a joke, mate.

 

[alex2363]

I did a little more research on the razor and since it does not have a serial number on it. The books states that it was made some time between the beginning of 1928 to Aug. 1928.

From Oct 18 1927 to Aug 27 1928, there were no serial numbers used.

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/US_Gillette_Dating_Information

 

[Bobbers]

Just wanted to add a few more photos to show more details.

 

[sarimento1]

Great razor! Enjoy,

 

[MacDaddy]

I'd need to pull out my Cavalier at home to check it, but has anyone ever seen a Cavalier that was serial numbered? Is it possible, because of the engraving on the underside of the head and the move of the Gillette diamond and "Made in U.S.A." to the top of the guard plate where the serial number would have gone, that none of the Cavaliers were serial numbered?