Help Identifying... Old Standard, Single Ring, and?

cfriend · Jun 4, 2009

Alright Gillette buffs. I grabbed these today at local antique shops and need help identifying them! I'm still learning my Gillette basics, but I think I've got a (1) Old Standard, (2) Single Ring, and (3)... Old Something? Any help, specifically with (2) would be appreciated. From what I've read, the patent info at the bottom of the outer barrel says single ring as opposed to old standard, and I *think* that's my serial number on the barrel, but it seems too short when compared to those listed on the date code wiki. Thanks in advance B&B Gurus.

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thirdeye · Jun 4, 2009

and 3 is an Old Type Large ball end. Nice score. Those should clean up nicely....

What are the codes?

cfriend · Jun 4, 2009

thirdeye said:
and 3 is an Old Type Large ball end. Nice score. Those should clean up nicely....

Quick and informative, as always! Any word on (2) serial number? Seems too short, or will I have more numbers show up after cleaning.

cfriend · Jun 4, 2009

Quick update after some rudimentary cleaning. It's impressive how shiny these can be once the years are pealed back. Going to take a run at it with the jewelers bench tomorrow at work and put some real effort into it.

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Luc · Jun 4, 2009

Nice cleaning... Those were dirty!

NBS 4life · Jun 4, 2009

What cleaning method did you use?

cfriend · Jun 4, 2009

Hot soak in soapy water, light toothbrushing, then some VERY lazy work with maas on an old washcloth, more light toothbrushing with toothpaste to remove maas. Just wanted to get most of the black off tonight before going to the jewelers bench tomorrow afternoon. The handles still need work, and there are some resilient patches of gunk on the underside of the head on the single ring, but for the most part they're lookin' good so far. I will, however, be avoiding the patent info and serial numbers at the bench and will finish those by hand with some TLC tomorrow night. Kind of like Tiffany's stuff, no need to go anywhere near the lettering. :redface:

highball · Jun 4, 2009

Nice score

cfriend · Jun 4, 2009

thirdeye said:
and 3 is an Old Type Large ball end. Nice score. Those should clean up nicely....

What are the codes?

Just saw the codes question. The Old Type Large Ball is N637154, which I believe translates to 1921. The lettering on the barrel of the single ring says A8991, which is what has me puzzled.

BigFish · Jul 1, 2009

A8991 should be 1907 (770425-A195424) unless I'm reading the wiki wrong.
I picked up a 1906 single ring this morning. I hope it will clean up as nice as yours.

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