Great Grandfather's Gillette

[dmatcuk]

So tonight at dinner my mom gave me her grandfather's Gillette. She knows I'm into shaving and decided it was time to pass it along. I really only use straights, but with the history I figured I may have to use this from time to time. I believe it is a Gillette Single Ring Travel set. Unfortunately I do not have the brush. It looks like the serial number is D3 06301 and on the end of the handle is Pat Nov 15, 04. It seems to be in pretty decent shape. His name was Bernard, hence the engraved B. Any other information you may have would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[dmatcuk]

Some more pictures

 

[FarmerTan]

Treasure that, Dan.

 

[dmatcuk]

Last couple

 

[dmatcuk]

Treasure that, Dan.

I certainly will!

 

[dmatcuk]

I need to get out my loupe and check that patent date. If it really is Nov 15, that is my birthday. Granted 80 years before I was born.

 

[drwevil]

Very nice just make sure you use it.

 

[BSAGuy]

That's a way cool set and great heirloom. Enjoy!

 

[jkf69]

If anything, break it out for some special occasions...enjoy!!

 

[matwho]

Very nice.

 

[Zipslack]

Nice set! It's special to be able to use an heirloom.

 

[objectuser]

Awesome. I've tried to track down my dad's and grandpa's razors but no luck. I think I'd be overwhelmed if that happened.

 

[Zipslack]

I recently got my grandfather's old shaving gear...mugs, worn out brushes that aren't usable now, 2 old soap pucks, a Star tech, 2 SS, and a FatBoy, and some other odds and ends. Every time I use one of the razors I think of him.

 

[dmatcuk]

Thanks for all of the replies. Unfortunately I never got to meet him. He passed before I was born. It is still awesome to have something from the family though. Can anyone help me date and identify this razor? Seems to be 1916 be the number on it.

 

[TobyC]

I've never seen a bottom knob like that one.

 

[DCRIII]

I've never seen a bottom knob like that one.

Neither have I!

 

[KeenDogg]

I've never seen a bottom knob like that one.

It is quite interesting.

 

[Dools]

Beautiful Priceless Heirloom!

Enjoy it!

 

[imatabor]

Serial puts the date at 1916..

1914	C407807‑C578360			Nickerson invents an improved automatic honing machine, allowing increased blade production.
1915	C578361‑C911806			Launch of Milady Décolleté, first women's razor.
1916	C911807‑C999999 D1‑D516474			Joyce retires to California, dies shortly afterward leaving controlling shares to John E. Aldred.
1917	D516475‑D999999 E1‑E449207	Military Sets		Aldred reorganizes Gillette as a Delaware corporation. Annual sales exceed 1.1M razors.

Wiki http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/US_Gillette_Dating_Information

Treasure it.

 

[TimO12651]

That's a wonderful razor, enjoy it!