No. I bought it taking a punt on a really blurry eBay picture, several years ago.
Double ring parade
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I think it is what is referred to as a "flirtation card".
Yes, I guess it is. Very interesting, I hadn’t heard of those.
1904 PAT APL'D FOR serial #2170 , I had purchased the box a couple of years ago on the off chance I'd find one of these razor , my patience has paid off. My understanding is that the serial numbers started in late-mid 1904 with the "Pat Apl'd For" razors . I think that there were around 22 thousand produced with this combination? pre Nov 1904. Corner teeth slightly bent ,plating looks fair to good .This is my second double ring which makes me doubly blessed .I paid $20 Canadian for my first one but more for this PAF, all in all pretty happy. This razor may be one of the first 60 thousand razors produced by Gillette?
Glenn
Glenn
Congrats on your find! From what little I know, I believe your numbers are correct. I have a "Pat Apl'd For" also, mine is without the S/N. Like you, I came across the case first and bought it in hopes of finding the the razor someday. Then about 2 weeks later I stumbled upon one at an antique show.
Hi Brent. I recently picked up a couple of single rings that have that black tarnish on them. Yours came out really nice looking. Can you tell me what you used to clean it up?Here is my double ring I found in the wild today. I went ahead and cleaned the innards of the case with compressed air and scotch tape. I also polished the razor since the tarnish was so thick it was coming off with soap and water and made it look uneven and dirtier. Ha. What was underneath was real nice. It came with some matchstrike blade cases so I grabbed my single ring blade cases for pictures. One final picture of the new DR pals.
Here is my double ring I found in the wild today. I went ahead and cleaned the innards of the case with compressed air and scotch tape. I also polished the razor since the tarnish was so thick it was coming off with soap and water and made it look uneven and dirtier. Ha. What was underneath was real nice. It came with some matchstrike blade cases so I grabbed my single ring blade cases for pictures. One final picture of the new DR pals.
I used a series of steps. First was just the hot water and Dawn dish soap scrub. Second was the hot water, aluminum foil, and baking soda soak. A couple times. Then I used goddards silver polish. Didn’t go crazy with polishing. Just a light scrub with a soft bristle toothbrush. For stubborn remnants a light rub with some Maas polish to finish off. Then buff with microfiber. Shiny!
The Pat Apd'l for with no serial # is something I'd like to find .Maybe if I buy another empty case I'll attract one ,you have to use the right bait
Glenn
Great score! I love those. Sweet shave.
What a beauty. That's an oldie!
Hers's Mine!
It's got a broken tooth and the finish is worn, but she's mine!!
I'm confused on how to date her though.
It says "Pat NOV.15:04" on the handle, yet it's non serial numbered?
From my research, my first thought was that it's an early 1904??
thoughts?
It's got a broken tooth and the finish is worn, but she's mine!!
I'm confused on how to date her though.
It says "Pat NOV.15:04" on the handle, yet it's non serial numbered?
From my research, my first thought was that it's an early 1904??
thoughts?
R
romsitsa
Hello,
a few options without seeing the tube:
Gillette forgot to stamp a serial nr.
The inner tube was swapped for an early, no serial tube.
The inner tue was swapped for a later, no seral tube.
The handle was swapped for a later handle.
Adam
a few options without seeing the tube:
Gillette forgot to stamp a serial nr.
The inner tube was swapped for an early, no serial tube.
The inner tue was swapped for a later, no seral tube.
The handle was swapped for a later handle.
Adam
Nice find, you should look really close on the inside barrel for some faint numbers. Use a magnifying glass.
Definitely no serial numbers on it.
Very nice! Enjoy!
Thanks, HD!
I love a good parade... my 1905 DR.
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