Please help ID and evaluate a vintage Gillette

[Silk]

Hi,

I've been in contact with a guy in another part of the country who wants to sell an old Gillette razor. From what I can make out, it looks like an Aristocrat or a President (I'm not too clear on the difference, so please bear with me). I've inserted a picture of it below. First off, what is it, please? Second, is it worth anything—either for resale, or as a part of my own shaving rotation?

Thanks gents, the advice and opinions presented on this forum are always much appreciated!

-N


Edit: I thought I should also mention that I asked this guy how he rates the condition of the razor, and he gives it 8–9 out of ten (for whatever that's worth). He says it has no scratches, tarnish or other damage.

 

[tominabox1]

Picture not showing up bud.

 

[Silk]

Sorry Just fixed that…

 

[tominabox1]

I'd say it is not a President, the knurling is wrong. I am not sure if they made a safety bar Aristocrat though, all the searching I've done shows open comb. I'm new to this too so I'm not sure. Somebody will be by shortly and have all the answers soon I am sure!

 

[blackfoot]

It a appears to be a Rhodium plated Aristocrat No 21.

 

[bythbook]

hard to see details - is it made in USA? then it's an Executive; if British its a Brit Aristocrat (a #16???? or a 21????) - you can take a look at Mr-Razor's site and look through his archive of one-piece solid bar-guard razors for a match. http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece%20solid%20guard%20bar/solid%20guard%20bar.htm

 

[blackfoot]

It a appears to be a Rhodium plated Aristocrat No 21.

The last one on the B/S/T was asking $143.

 

[bythbook]

hard to see details - is it made in USA? then it's an Executive; if British its a Brit Aristocrat (a #16???? or a 21????) - you can take a look at Mr-Razor's site and look through his archive of one-piece solid bar-guard razors for a match. http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece solid guard bar/solid guard bar.htm

in either case it's a nice razor - a great shaver.

 

[Silk]

Thanks for the info! The text on the lining (bit hard to make out) says "Made In England". On the back of the razor, it has "BRIT PAT 430030". That's as much information as I can get from this guy.

 

[njpaddy]

Thanks for the info! The text on the lining (bit hard to make out) says "Made In England". On the back of the razor, it has "BRIT PAT 430030". That's as much information as I can get from this guy.

Looks like the Pat # comes back to #21. If the price is good, jump on it. You can always resell it to someone here.

Edit: Here's the one that sold on B/S/T.

 

[mr-razor]

It a appears to be a Rhodium plated Aristocrat No 21.

+1

 

[blackfoot]

+1

Funny, that looks just like the picture I used to make my determination.

 

[texbilly]

It a appears to be a Rhodium plated Aristocrat No 21.

Definitely. Barber pole, solid guard bar, beautiful!