Good day all!
I am looking for validation or new information contrary to what I think this is. I purchased this on eBay this week and I know that it is from "THE NEW" era with a serial number 47715. The finish is chromium and from what I found on Badger & Blade, this is most likely a "Norfolk" however the card insert calls it the New De Luxe. Is the De Luxe a different model or are De Luxe's also Norfolk's?
I am also trying to date this and am having difficulty. The Badger & Blade dating page, (US Gillette Dating Information - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/US_Gillette_Dating_Information) states that these razors didn't start until 1929. The serial number does not follow that and would fall under the date of 1928. The Razor Emporium website (Gillette Date Codes - https://www.razoremporium.com/gillette-date-codes-serial-numbers) has this razor dates as being 1930. What are your thoughts?
Lastly, what value would you place on this for insurance?
Thank you for your assistance.
I am looking for validation or new information contrary to what I think this is. I purchased this on eBay this week and I know that it is from "THE NEW" era with a serial number 47715. The finish is chromium and from what I found on Badger & Blade, this is most likely a "Norfolk" however the card insert calls it the New De Luxe. Is the De Luxe a different model or are De Luxe's also Norfolk's?
I am also trying to date this and am having difficulty. The Badger & Blade dating page, (US Gillette Dating Information - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/wiki/US_Gillette_Dating_Information) states that these razors didn't start until 1929. The serial number does not follow that and would fall under the date of 1928. The Razor Emporium website (Gillette Date Codes - https://www.razoremporium.com/gillette-date-codes-serial-numbers) has this razor dates as being 1930. What are your thoughts?
Lastly, what value would you place on this for insurance?
Thank you for your assistance.