Got this razor, has a serial number , but no Gillette diamond or other markings. Is this an ABC razor ? If not, what is it?
Serial number is PC128718
Serial number is PC128718
I was confused by the lack of Gillette stamping and the handle is much thinner than other OLD types that I have.No — looks like a Ball End Old Type — possibly from a military set, depending upon the serial number. Nice efficient shaver (if the teeth are straight)!
The razor is a mystery. when I found it, I saw the serial number and figured the Gillette stamp was hidden by the patina. When I cleaned it up, no stamp. The teeth are correct for a Gillette, same spacing and amount of teeth. I've never seen a skinny handle like this one.The serial numbering is also unfamiliar. Perhaps a Gillette manufactured outside of North America?
It does seem unusual, and the ball looks bigger than normal.The razor is a mystery. when I found it, I saw the serial number and figured the Gillette stamp was hidden by the patina. When I cleaned it up, no stamp. The teeth are correct for a Gillette, same spacing and amount of teeth. I've never seen a skinny handle like this one.
Yes and no.
The razor is a Canadian, reffered to as "thin handle ball end". Although not an ABC handle, Canadian ABC sets came with such handles (there are variants), so it can be called a Canadian ABC. But as @Hannah's Dad wrote, these also came in military sets.
Judging by the serial I'd say it's an early example, so an ABC case would be more likely.
It is Canadian, only Montreal used a PC serial (most likely pocket Canada). Gillette markings weren't introduced until WW1 on razors.
Gillette markings weren't introduced until WW1 on razors.
Great information. Thank you for sharing.It is Canadian, only Montreal used a PC serial (most likely pocket Canada). Gillette markings weren't introduced until WW1 on razors.