Help - Gold Gillette Fixed Blade Y3

[plan80]

Hi. I'm new to DE shaving and to this site. I was hoping you all could help me identify a razor I bought from Ebay for $17. It is a 3-piece old plated Gillette with a Y3 date code on it. As you'll see, it is in really good shape and came in an Aristocrat box. I just assumed it is an Aristocrat, but (upon further research)that doesn't seem right. I think the "Y3" means 1953. Is this a President in an Aristocrat box? Help please!

 

[Shutterbug57]

It is a gold plated Ball End Tech. Y3 would be the third quarter of 1953. It is also put together wrong in the picture. The box looks very nice and is almost certainly worth more than the razor, especially with the blade case. I would not be surprised if you posted the box and blade case on e-bay that you could not get more than what you paid for your auction.

 

[plan80]

So it is. Much easier to find when you know what to look for. Thanks very much.