Rhodium plated or Chrome?

[GeorgeMason]

I asked in another thread what the approximate value of one of my Rockets was. While skimming through the BST looking for similar Rockets to mine, I came across the Rhodium plated TV Rockets.

That got me thinking, how would you know if a razor is Rhodium plated or Chrome plated? The handle on my regular Rocket isn't as bright as my Flare Tip rocket even thought it is in better over all condition.

I don't think the case for my Flare Tip is correct, even though it looks almost identical to the one for the TV Rocket on Mr. Razor's site. My reasoning is that it is an American case with with English and Spanish wording on the bottom.

I can't get a clear picture of the bottom to show the writing but it is laid out likes this

RAZOR PATENT 2,562,115

MADE IN U.S.A​

<TRADE>>> GILLETTE>MARK>​

REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.

MARCAS REGIS TRADAS​

GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR COMPANY
BOSTON, MASS., U.S.A.
A DIVISION OF (C) THE GILLETTE COMPANY​

I don't think there was much of a chance that they were using US cases on TV Rockets

The Real question though is how do you tell if it is Rhodium plated or not without chemical testing?

 

[Bestarrkin]

I am no expert but rhodium is looking perfect. I mean it has the difference between normal steel and Chrysler Building's art deco-rative steel.

 

[mr-razor]

I&#180;m not sure, which case do you mean. The british TV comes in a white case Made in England like the 60s Super-Speed and in a leather De Luxe case:

Only the handle is rhodium plated:

 

[GeorgeMason]

It is the white and clear case, but like I said I am sure its not the right case because of all the USA info on it