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When I got this there were two listings for AJ's in good condition. There were 2-3 others (?) that looked very beat up and over-priced so I skipped them.I wish i could find these bakelite boxes, the blue one or the white one, for my Junior #53... Very difficult to find !
@Alum Ladd : i saw that you enjoy your Junior #48, a excellent TTO indeed. But did you get one these bakelite cases with your razor ?
It is a good protection for the razor when you are in travel...
There was the 48 in a very nice complete travel set, and a guy was selling a "complete No 48 set" for I think £100.
It had the blue box and the 2 blade banks, except the razor was not the 48 AJ. So it was a mismatched set. I checked all the photos carefully and crossed checked with Achim's site. Looked to be an end capped 1949 or 50 model.
So I went for this one as it's much more rare. And I saved £50!
This No.48 came in a travel set and it looks like it was sold that way. The loop holding the razor is perfect sized and it is complete with a usable boar brush and soap stick holder, and a strange mirror. All top-notch.
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Looks to be about 1948 vintage. I suspect all pieces are contemporary with the razor.
The seller mentioned that they had never seen an AJ in a travel set.
I may use the entire set as is. It's good to go.
The brush knot seems well seated and secure. No hair loss. I will be giving it a test soak and if all goes well, re-using it. The razor and set was obviously well used together, and very well maintained. There is a remnant of soap in the tube. Nice faint flowery scent still.
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