Hey everyone. First time going around to a few antique stores today and picked up a nice Gillette Tuckaway in very nice condition along with a Kraut Dohnal straight razor (I think). I must say that I'm definitely addicted. Quick question tho, the Gillette doesn't have a serial number, just a patent date of January 1920. Does that mean that it was made in the 20's or that was when the patent was filed for?
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A big hearty congrats on your find! I'm sure someone will be along to help you with a definitive answer just wanted to stop in and peak. Very cool find.
Nice find! Both actually. The set is a New Improved Gold Tuckaway. The New Improved was made from 1921 to 1929.
+1. Very nice! Good finds in the wild are becoming scarce due to people like Rxonmymind and myself scouring the corners of swap meets and senior citizen's garages (not that I've done that).
This is from the wiki regarding new improved razors.
"From Oct 18 1927 to Aug 27 1928, there were no serial numbers used."
"From Oct 18 1927 to Aug 27 1928, there were no serial numbers used."
NIce razor ..Razors like that are getting much more difficult to find. I was at a local antique mall yesterday and saw a Stahly for 60.00. At that price I imagine it will be sitting for quite some time. I thought I had found a great deal in Dubl Duck, but when I had it taken out of the case I found the blade was destroyed. I would hold onto to that Tuckaway, they are excellent shavers and very cool looking imho.
What an awesome score. I need to get out and hit some of the local antique shops. Enjoy your new acquisitions.
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I'm definitely happy with my purchases. I went around to about 5 places and I was told that each time someone had come in last week and cleaned house...maybe it was someone on B&B. The last place I went to had a very good selection. 4-5 different straits and about 10 DE razors. Thank you amish for the help. I did a cursory check of the wiki, but I guess i didn't dig deep enough.
None of us here at B&B would do that! Why, that would imply that we have an addiction.
If we were truly addicted, we would be making plans to attend something like this: http://fleamarket.about.com/od/highwayyardsales/p/U-S-11-Antique-Alley-And-Yard-Sale.htm Right?
500 miles of flea market booths!None of us here at B&B would do that! Why, that would imply that we have an addiction.
Giddy up Johnny! Just give me a good pair of roller skates and I'm set!
