Ok, so this 1939 Gillette Popular has seen some action in its 81 year lifetime!
I acquired it because it came with the rare-ish original #46 white bakelite case in good condition and with both(!) white bakelite bladeholders. And because I had a hunch.
The faults are obvious: Plating is 100% shut, verdigris is prevalent, and on arrival it even turned out to have a dropped knob (seller was open albeit non-descriptive about it being faulty). But on the other hand ... it tightens up perfectly, seems well aligned with all teeth perfectly straight, and it seems like it is not pitted at all anywhere.
So I conferred with Chris Evatt and he thinks it is a perfect candidate for a replate! - Learning: Never give up hope.
Watch this space, I will post the ‘after’ pictures once Chris and Cap have done their wonders!
I acquired it because it came with the rare-ish original #46 white bakelite case in good condition and with both(!) white bakelite bladeholders. And because I had a hunch.
The faults are obvious: Plating is 100% shut, verdigris is prevalent, and on arrival it even turned out to have a dropped knob (seller was open albeit non-descriptive about it being faulty). But on the other hand ... it tightens up perfectly, seems well aligned with all teeth perfectly straight, and it seems like it is not pitted at all anywhere.
So I conferred with Chris Evatt and he thinks it is a perfect candidate for a replate! - Learning: Never give up hope.
Watch this space, I will post the ‘after’ pictures once Chris and Cap have done their wonders!
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