The eagle has landed, Gillette New President & ornate case

[elmerwood]

Good morning friends,

As some may have seen in this thread last week, there was a sale of a Gillette New President in a ornate case that had some questioning was this a original case and was it a B&B'er who snagged it. Well after being out of state for a week, I arrived home last night to claim my prize. As promised here are some better pictures of the razor and case.

As some were hoping the case would be a original...sad to say its not. Under a light you can clearly see "Made in Italy" on the bottom

 

[elmerwood]

 

[rxonmymind]

Wow. Just amazing. Only if razors would come with a passport to tell us their history. Wonder who owned this beauty. Whoever it was they had the financial means obviously.

Looks great!

 

[ItsAllGravy]

What a fantastic razor, i haven't seen a NEW that fancy before!

Congrats

 

[Maxime D.]

By the costumized case, we can tell it was belonging to someone rich. Italian lather ? Holy moly !

 

[rxonmymind]

By the costumized case, we can tell it was belonging to someone rich. Italian lather ? Holy moly !

It was certainly loved and cared for. The owner obviously didn't care for the American version of the case. Lol. Italians....

 

[ImAdummy2]

What a beautiful razor!

 

[plywood99]

Wow that razor looks amazing.

 

[ironfist]

Fantastic man! Nice score.

 

[Rothman]

Wow....Just wow. That is a jaw dropper. Truly the most beautiful razor I have ever seen. I want one...... Is this one of those limited run type deals? I'd be afraid to shave with it. But boy if I did shave with it, I think I would use a monocle.

 

[mrb7]

,,. Is this one of those limited run type deals?

My guess would be a limited run of one.

 

[3LeggdFox]

That Razor is So Sick!!! I need one....or Two!! Congrats!!

 

[Darkbulb]

Gorgeous...

Did the seller know anything about the history/where it came from..?

 

[Copierguy]

I'm happy for you elmerwood. It's a beauty and it has found a great home.

 

[Swing]

Congratulations on a wonderful purchase!

That non-Gillette box looks as amazing as that Gillette NEW razor. Both are exquisite pieces of art if you ask me.

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Gorgeous...

Did the seller know anything about the history/where it came from..?

+1

 

[targa88]

What a beautiful ornate razor....I wonder if I would use such a beauty...(if I had one!!)

 

[tacchini]

that razor is a work of art, beautiful piece.

 

[elmerwood]

One thing I did notice about this razor that caught my eye is that there is a flaw in the barrel at the top. You can see in the picture the barrel is not completely flush against the other piece. There is also a low spot in the finished edge as well. As many of you may know these razor handles often become victims to cracks and the handles will become loose spinning a little and even coming off. I gave this one a firm push and tug to see if it was loose and it was very tight and would not budge. I'm assuming this is how it was finished it find it hard to believe that if Gillette were selling these pieces at a premium that this may not have passed quality control.

 

[bakerbarber]

Wow!

Congratulations!

That's beautiful.

If I ever hit a score like that I'd stop hunting...

 

[Mark1966]

I'm happy for you elmerwood. It's a beauty and it has found a great home.

+1

Whether the case is original or not it certainly compliments the razor wonderfully.

Happy shaving mate!