Need some info on the manufacturing dates of the E-R 1912 and verifications on others

[Henrik]

Hi there,
I am compiling a list of my collection- at last- and I got stuck when I tried to sort out the manufacturing dates of the U.S Ever Ready 1912. Please help. I am browsing in random right now. Up until the 40´s?

By the way- please correct me if I am wrong in the following assumptions (all U.S):
- GEM Heavy Flat Top (G-bar)- late 40´s up until mid 50´s.
- GEM Junior- late teens up until the 40´s.
- Ever-Ready 1914- 1914-1927.

Thanks fellows!

 

[Henrik]

And I forgot the GEM Micromatic of course. Pat 1739280 (1929)-1773614 (1930). - in production up until the late 40´s- in my book anyway.

 

[santamariasteve]

It's not always clear when some razors ceased production. However, I believe the following is reasonably correct:

Gem "Heavy Flat Top" (G-Bar): 1949 to about 1959
Gem Jr. "New Bar": 1900 to about 1912
Gem Jr. "Baton Handle" or "Parade" model: 1938-WW2
Ever-Ready 1914: 1914 to about 1929
Gem Micromatic OC 1929-1949

 

[dcobranchi]

The GEM Junior was the name given to razors that took the new non-wedge blades. There was a GEM Jr. model wiilthout the bar.

 

[Henrik]

Yes- I know it is a bit tricky to nail down manufacturing dates on SEs in particular. My assumptions are based on other members observations (old ads).
Forgot to specify the Jr I got. It´s a 1912 model with metal handle.