I am hoping that someone with more knowledge of older Gillettes can help me. I recently bought this razor as part of a larger lot of razors and brushes. I have cleaned and polished it, but have been unable to identify it, especially the handle.The head itself has the Gillette diamond logo, MADE IN U.S.A., and the serial number 7611033 (there are no letters in the serial number). According to the B&B Wiki on Gillette Dating Information, this would date the head 1906, but then the same guide says that the diamond logo did not appear until 1908. Also, in 1907 the serial numbers started to have a letter in addition to the numbers. So, that is the confusion with the head.
Now the handle is the real problem. I could not find anything that looks even remotely similar to this handle on any Gillette razor photo that I looked at, and I looked at a lot. The handle is a two piece, so I am thinking that it was a travel version. There are no marks of any type on the handle. The knurling is a simple spiral, again unlike any Gillette handle that I can find. I think this is a Frankenrazor, but I was hoping that someone with more knowledge and a greater breadth of experience might be able to shed more light on the subject.
Thanks,
Matt
Now the handle is the real problem. I could not find anything that looks even remotely similar to this handle on any Gillette razor photo that I looked at, and I looked at a lot. The handle is a two piece, so I am thinking that it was a travel version. There are no marks of any type on the handle. The knurling is a simple spiral, again unlike any Gillette handle that I can find. I think this is a Frankenrazor, but I was hoping that someone with more knowledge and a greater breadth of experience might be able to shed more light on the subject.
Thanks,
Matt