This one made me lol.
There really isn't a need for more discussion on the validity of this Toggle. There is a need for more pictures. I like pictures of shiny things.
The "Chrome" Toggle That Isn't
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This one made me lol.
There really isn't a need for more discussion on the validity of this Toggle. There is a need for more pictures. I like pictures of shiny things.
Hi,
Well, there we have it. Makes perfect sense. This shows that Gillette plated pieces and/or subassemblies and then assembled the final product. Which, is exactly what I expected. Since they operated their own plating stations, they could have plated any product with any finish they wanted on any given day.
Replaters do not disassemble these prior to replating. And, I fully understand why not.
Great work, Captain! I tip my hat to you (and, I always wear a hat, usually a Fedora of some kind).
Stan
Well, there we have it. Makes perfect sense. This shows that Gillette plated pieces and/or subassemblies and then assembled the final product. Which, is exactly what I expected. Since they operated their own plating stations, they could have plated any product with any finish they wanted on any given day.
Replaters do not disassemble these prior to replating. And, I fully understand why not.
Great work, Captain! I tip my hat to you (and, I always wear a hat, usually a Fedora of some kind).
Stan
I never was in that much of a doubt about the validity once Cap got it open and looked it over. However, if I had been, I would be no longer. This is a closed case.
Great job, Cap, getting that baby opened up and clean! And great job to everyone else who contributed insight and information!
Great job, Cap, getting that baby opened up and clean! And great job to everyone else who contributed insight and information!
Thank you Gentlemen
Glenn kindly asked me to touch up the "black" areas on this toggle. The accents are now redone and right this time, no sloppy painting here! Here are some photos:
Glenn kindly asked me to touch up the "black" areas on this toggle. The accents are now redone and right this time, no sloppy painting here! Here are some photos:
Here are a few more:
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Wow! She's purty.
That's a thing of beauty!
Nice work, gentleman.
Nice work, gentleman.
That is a beauty!
Oh wow. Thats stunning. Someday ill have a sexy toggle like that. Someday
My eyes......My eyes!!
I have been told that rhodium plated toggle were also made.
Yeah ... right.
Maybe for a Saudi Prince, Or Rockefeller
It looks really great. Thanks for the pics Cap.
I'm hoping to score a rhodium Toggle in the wild. I'd settle for any Toggle but my RAD now demands rhodium!
I'm hoping to score a rhodium Toggle in the wild. I'd settle for any Toggle but my RAD now demands rhodium!
Nice find Glenn! I certainly believe that Gillette put razors out with different finishes without saying much or anything at all. A friend just picked up a factor bottom dial ....with black parts. . The seller mentioned he remembered his dad coming home from the supermarket with it and a new fatboy his dad bought. Just like anything else out there, a teat market is needed and this may be just one of those razors. I know Robert has a original box of 2 black handle SS's that Gillette put out just for a trial of new blades I believe.
. The seller mentioned he remembered his dad coming home from the supermarket with it and a new fatboy his dad bought. Just like anything else out there, a teat market is needed and this may be just one of those razors. I know Robert has a original box of 2 black handle SS's that Gillette put out just for a trial of new blades I believe.- Thread starter
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Nice find Glenn! I certainly believe that Gillette put razors out with different finishes without saying much or anything at all. A friend just picked up a factor bottom dial ....with black parts.
Thank you. I have a bottom dial with black parts too!!!! Please tell me more.
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^^^this one tops my list for "most fun".
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I just received my Gold "Chrome" Toggle back. It looks beautiful!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much Cap!
Here are some pictures of it in its home.
Here are some pictures of it in its home.
Now you're just showing off, Glenn. 
I kid, I kid ... fantastic collection!
I kid, I kid ... fantastic collection!
