Antique Store Bulldog Score?

[Wingnut]

Hey guys, I'm down in SW Florida for a few days and hit the local antique stores just to check things out. The pickings were pretty slim, but I think I might have picked up an old Bulldog (single ring open comb, with the massive, barber-pole-knurled handle, SN H757887). I hesitated, but the razor was in very good condition, with no bent teeth or major scratches, although the finish (silver, I believe) is quite tarnished. It looked like it hadn't been used in many years, since it had an old 3-hole Gillette blade still in it. (Sorry, but no pics to make it easy for you, since my camera is home).

My questions are:

What's the best way to confirm it is indeed a Bulldog and not some other Gillette razor? I have already checked the wiki and can't seem to find a pic for confirmation, but found a thread pic of a Bulldog that is a pretty dead-on match.

What is the best way to clean the silver finish without damaging it?

Is this a rare razor, or just run-of-the-mill stuff?

If it is a fairly rare razor, I will probably put it up on the BST so someone who would really appreciate it can enjoy it. Any ideas on what a fair asking price would be, and if I should put it up as-is or try to clean it up first?

Thanks for any help you guys can offer.

 

[Oldguy]

A photo would help. The serial number making it a 1918 model is perfect for a Bulldog. The Bull dog is not rare but is expensive. If you put it on BST I'm sure it won't last long, depending on the asking price. But photos showing it's condition is a must.

Clean it but do not polish it.

Len

 

[Wingnut]

Thanks Len. When I get back home I'll try to get a few pics up for better IDing and opinions.

By cleaning, I assume that the usual routine that has worked with my nickel-plated razors (Scrubbing Bubbles and/or Simple Green,with no unduly hot water) is what you mean. I just don't want to do anything to compromise the finish, so I'll be gentle... Aside from not polishing, any other stuff to avoid?

 

[Pioneer]

Here's the link for tarnish and a Bulldog like yours:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=106040

 

[Oldguy]

Here's the link for tarnish and a Bulldog like yours:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=106040

I remember that post. That's Guido's Baking Soda silver restoration. That's the best way to get a shiny silver finish without any plating loss. That's how I polish all my silver razors.

Len

 

[highball]

I remember that post. That's Guido's Baking Soda silver restoration. That's the best way to get a shiny silver finish without any plating loss. That's how I polish all my silver razors.

Len

I remember that one as well, its the only way to clean up silver razors. sometimes it take a lot of treatments to shine up.. but well worth doing

 

[Wingnut]

Thanks guys! I KNEW that you would come to the rescue!! Guess it's time to get some aluminium foil and baking soda when I get home. ...But first, I'll take some pix so that you all can tell me what've got, and to document the restoration.

 

[Darjeeling Express]

Wingnut, really looking forward to this.

 

[dod.e.ratherwell]

Wow what a nice looking razor! Looking forward to pics!