Vintage British 2nd Generation Aristocrat

[Rusty Shaver]

Got this beauty off our local auction site. The razor is almost mint, just needed some cleaning. The inside of the case is in great condition too. Only the outside needs attention.

The case is interesting. It's leather bound rather than the normal plated version. Anyone have a guess as to the set number of this one? #21 #15 or some other version.



Going to have a shave with it this evening.

 

[romsitsa]

Hello,

leather covered metal box, in theory, it’s a No 20, but afaik no such shipper surfaced till today. There was a similar set with gold plated razor and fittings, based on Gen 1 sets that should be a No 19.

Here is a set that looks like a No 19, except for the liner color and that the shipper states No 15.
British Aristocrat In Unique Case: Which model number is this?

I tend to exclude No 15 (nickel plated case) and No 21 (new style case).

Adam

 

[Tester28]

Ive never seen a razor like this one in a case with 2 blade banks.
Could it be the razor from a #21 or #15 set, in a mismatched case?

It looks to be in great condition though....enjoy.....an excellent shaver
by all accounts. Very efficient and smooth.

 

[Rusty Shaver]

Thanks gents.

I don't think it's a mismatch. The case itself is the exact same one used for all British Aristocrats of the 1930-40s but instead of being plated, was covered in a thin leather like the one romsitsa linked. The cardboard inner is the same one used for the time period of the razor as well.

 

[tonich]

Nice looking set!
I have seen 2 or 3 other sets like that.

 

[Ad Astra]

A wowser! Congrats.


AA

 

[Twelvefret]

Congratulations and very special find.

 

[Rusty Shaver]

Nice looking set!
I have seen 2 or 3 other sets like that.

Thank you. I'm guessing none of those sets came with a shipper? I'm hoping you might be able to give me a set #.

 

[Rusty Shaver]

Congratulations and very special find.

Thank you! I have a #15 set already with the same razor. I know she gives an amazing shave.

 

[Rusty Shaver]

A wowser! Congrats.


AA

Haha! Thanks!

 

[tonich]

Thank you. I'm guessing none of those sets came with a shipper? I'm hoping you might be able to give me a set #.

I cant, sorry!
Have never seen a shipper as Adam mentioned above.

 

[Northstonehill]

Woop woop. Congrats on a super score!!!!!

 

[Hannah's Dad]

I love the smell of rhodium in the morning. Congratulations!

 

[mr-razor]

Hmmm, maybe a late #14 (but the #14 comes with only one bladebox). What does the case looks like under the cardboard?

 

[romsitsa]

I think the No 14 was cobbled together to use up Deluxe cases. The set above matches the description of a No 20. Until someone presents a leather wrapped case with a fold out blade holder (like a No 15).

Adam

 

[ajkel64]

Nice find, nice razor. Congratulations.

 

[Rusty Shaver]

Hmmm, maybe a late #14 (but the #14 comes with only one bladebox). What does the case looks like under the cardboard?

 

[Dalejr]

Very unique case, congrats on the razor it looks mint.

 

[Jacquers]

Nice one, congrats

As far as I remember those are mild, yet efficient.

 

[Tester28]

Nice one, congrats

As far as I remember those are mild, yet efficient.

The OC version is...the SB has a bit of extra oomph to it.

An exceptional shaver.