Gillette ABC cases are so beautiful, even with the plating worn off.

[HDSledge]

They didn't plate these with rose gold but that is what it looks like. Copper underneath the gold wash. Still a marvel to look at. And the razor inside isn't too shabby either. Gillette, particularly during the ABC era, did some wonderful work on case and razor design.

 

[cryhavoc]

Those ABC cases and razor are works of art.

 

[ajkel64]

They are lovely sets. I don’t own any.....yet.

 

[Billski]

They are quite beautiful.

 

[romsitsa]

Nice PIF, I'm in!

 

[BigJ]

LOVELY!! Simply, LOVELY!!

 

[Flying Dutchman]

Hmm my leather case ABC set doesn't have such an ornate exterior.

 

[HDSledge]

Hmm my leather case ABC set doesn't have such an ornate exterior.
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Hey how did you get into my safe?

Looks like the leather tab on yours is still flexible. Mine is so brittle and cracked at the box I don't latch it anymore.

 

[Flying Dutchman]

Hey how did you get into my safe?

Looks like the leather tab on yours is still flexible. Mine is so brittle and cracked at the box I don't latch it anymore. View attachment 1208906 View attachment 1208907

Wow, never saw the exact same set before. The latch on my case is also very fragile/cracked and has suffered from all so years. Still functioning but I have it stored for safe keeping.

 

[Whiterook]

I only have this silver basketweave set.

 

[HDSledge]

I love all the variations. Do you suppose the darker areas may be remnants of original gunmetal finish?

 

[Whiterook]

I think the silver oxidized. I am pretty sure mine is the sliver plated case. I like a bit of patina.