Why are these so expensive, what price would you pay for one and are they worth it?
gillette aristocrat
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The Aristocrats like the President's, and Diplomat's were built to a very high standard. They are beautiful instruments and they are all wonderful shavers. If you are a collector you will pay a lot for one in mint condition with a mint case. If you want one as a nice shaver then find one in decent shape without the case and save a lot of money. It has been awhile since I bought an Aristocrat but I did get a nice '46 -'47 model in a nice case for $31. I also have a mint '48 -'50 model that was never used and with it's mint case for $90. I think both of them were worth it.
Len
Len
adding to what's been said....
with the aristocrat, gillette got so many things right. it has a wonderful heft and the knurling on the handle is not only lovely but makes it very easy to grip with soapy fingers. the balance is good and of course, it's lovely
with the aristocrat, gillette got so many things right. it has a wonderful heft and the knurling on the handle is not only lovely but makes it very easy to grip with soapy fingers. the balance is good and of course, it's lovely
I got mine for $1 at a flea market--some of the plating is worn, but mechanically it is great. The only 'want' I have for the Aristocrat is a longer handle.
If you are referring to the British aristocrats they really are more expensive than the American ones.
For once they seem to be rarer. They are also plated with rodhium, a very expensive metal.
Besides, I would say that there is a consensus that they were built with higher quality.
Careful with the generic reference to the Aristocrat because a number of high end Gillette DEs were tagged with this name. They can include open combs, solid bar TTO, and adjustables. Most folks are referring to the late 40's Aristocrat when they use the term (a superb shaver IMHO). Almost all (all?) American Aristocrats were gold plated but the British varieties were not.
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Thanks everyone.
I have a MINT boxed British Aristocrat, silver i guess that's rodhium then ?
box is a little worn but the razor is stunning, if i were to sell, what would be a good guide price ......?
Will post pics tomorrow.....
Steve
Prices do fluctuate and I haven't been very attentive to the market but I'd say around 200$ for one in a very good condition with case.
The Aristocrat covers a lot of models from the Flarebottom to the rhodium models 15, 66 etc. and the more common gold plated TTO from the late 1940s. The latter is relatively common and should sell in the $20-50 range IMO depending on condition and whether it has a case. Possibly a bit more for a really outstanding one. Supply is limited even for this more common version, so prices for good ones will rise.
I have used various Aristocrats and think that they are all excellent razors.
I have used various Aristocrats and think that they are all excellent razors.
One is absolutely mint - complete with the instruction paper: View attachment 65498
The other one, I have just won on an auction site is the same model (1930s UK Aristocrat) but looks like it has been used extensively and not in mint condition. I look forward to collecting this one tomorrow and using it.
The other one, I have just won on an auction site is the same model (1930s UK Aristocrat) but looks like it has been used extensively and not in mint condition. I look forward to collecting this one tomorrow and using it.
that is exactly the same as the one i have 
but the lining of my box has worn very slightly on the right hand side
