More Bostonian Q's

[nick348]

Hi Guys

My first posting so here goes........I recently picked up this vintage Gillette for £16 on UK Ebay, it came boxed although I don't believe the box to be contemporary with the razor. I have to say I'm very pleased with my purchase given its price and ability to give a first class shave.

So I'm I correct in saying its a Bostonian and can you help out with the dating, the serial number is 269364B.

Is the box correct, if not can someone point me in the right direction for a photo of the correct box.

By the way guys great site, such a wealth of information!

Regards

Nick

http://picasaweb.google.com/nick4348/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCJaJq9qRrsK9mgE&pli=1#5338615588962763042

 

[Luc]

Looks like one and in very nice condition! Nice score!

 

[bythbook]

A nice razor - good price!

and by the way - WELCOME!

the box is a Big Fellow box; here is an image of a Bostonian in case (credit to Mr-Razor):

and for your information, here's what the new improved Big Fellow set looks like (also credit to Mr-Razor):

and - to plug one of our best resources - for fun & edification, do visit Achim's (Mr-Razor) site at http://www.mr-razor.com/index.html

 

[thirdeye]

Nick, Welcome to B&B.
Here is a picture of a complete cased Bostonian. It comes from one of our members gallery online, Mr Razor.

According to your date code, your razor was produced in 1922.

 

[mr-razor]

Welcome on B&B. Your razor is a New Improved razor from 1922 in a Big Fellow case. The New Improved has many names in different cases. Here you can see some examples:

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/New%20Improved/New Improved.htm

 

[Luc]

Ah, that's good to know. I thought the case was a mismatch... Great job guys!

 

[nick348]

Many thanks for all your prompt replies, very infomative indeed. I will be keeping my eyes open for a more suitable case.

 

[SRock]

Nice razor, case or not!