Another double ring sale to discuss - No serial number

[shavefreak]

This is interesting in value compared to recent sales as it appears to be a non serial numbered razor a bit beat on, the case is roached but correct, opens in the center and has a very early wide Chicago ribbon. Hard to say the knurling is thin at the top, it looks thin to me in some images but not in others. Book and envelope are nice little bonuses. $500.00 $550.00 range priced right? Looks like a real what how bad do you want it vs what you have in your collection but a fun one to discuss.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/400537621784?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D400537621784%26_rdc%3D1#ht_711wt_946

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[TheEye]

yes it is a non serial numbered and pat apl'd inversed razor but quite worn and bent theeths
500 seems to be too high in my opinion. reasonable is the 300 dollar range
even this non serialed far better rdr went for 400dollar
http://www.ebay.de/itm/400501930558?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

 

[shavefreak]

Yeah that was a deal with the latest 1k and $600.00 plus prices

yes it is a non serial numbered and pat apl'd inversed razor but quite worn and bent theeths
500 seems to be too high in my opinion. reasonable is the 300 dollar range
even this non serialed far better rdr went for 400dollar
http://www.ebay.de/itm/400501930558?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

 

[GlennConti]

It looks like $600 is the new $350.

 

[TheEye]

collecting gillette is no longer funny. wonder if the prices will drop down someday again

 

[shavefreak]

Well I admire the inflation on the DR, the very first model of its kind from a Company that will last centuries

 

[ironfist]

I'd love to find a double ring in the wild

 

[Gary H]

I am glad I put one of mine up for sale before the bubble popped.

 

[shavefreak]

I am curious.... If you could only have one DR set would you like this semi roached non serial number set with book or a nicer say 1905 set with blade banks no book like what we have seen recently sell?

 

[TheEye]

i would prefer a 1905 very nice set instead of the mentioned non serial numbered pretty 'ugly' dr

 

[elmerwood]

There are two answers for me on this one.

1st. If I didn't have a double ring, I'd rather have a set in a case & instructions over a beat up no serial number.

2nd. Seeing as I have 4 cased sets now, all I want is a no serial numbered razor. I don't really care for the condition of it, I just want one. There is something to me about having one of the "earliest " ones made that I really like. I also want a 1904 & 1906. If I had those, I'd be sooooo happy.

 

[shavefreak]

Makes perfect sense to me. I have not been collecting as long as most here and wonder how often the non serial numbered in cases actually show up. I am interested in that book and wondering if it is exactly like the 1905 sets or if there is any variation as it is probably a first run.

Another thought is restoration on the case, repair and recover, couple of blade banks and it could pay off. I am more of a purist for an original in tact sets but I think a restoration would sell well as it is more about the razor. I like that the early cases can be identified over later double and single ring cases.

There are two answers for me on this one.

1st. If I didn't have a double ring, I'd rather have a set in a case & instructions over a beat up no serial number.

2nd. Seeing as I have 4 cased sets now, all I want is a no serial numbered razor. I don't really care for the condition of it, I just want one. There is something to me about having one of the "earliest " ones made that I really like. I also want a 1904 & 1906. If I had those, I'd be sooooo happy.

 

[Gary H]

I would rather have the no serial numbered razor in the roached box.

 

[chiefum]

Looks like I got mine at the right time...prices are getting crazy.

 

[highball]

Looks like I got mine at the right time...prices are getting crazy.

I was thinking the same thing

 

[alex2363]

The case is beat up , but the other parts are much intact, i would not even restore the case.

 

[alex2363]

I was thinking the same thing

Mike, those are a work of art. Thanks for sharing.

 

[shavefreak]

I have dreams about your set Chiefum, I am ready to write a check anytime. If you spend it on your wife she might be ok with it

Looks like I got mine at the right time...prices are getting crazy.

 

[GlennConti]

+1 on not restoring the case. I think the beat up cases are beautiful.

 

[shavefreak]

The case is in two pieces, It would be nice to at least get the hinges on. This is an early set, right after the tins, that ribbon is rare.