After 50+ years of collecting straight razors, Robert A. Doyle will be offering at auction his lifetime collection of fancy and unusual straight razors. Doyle, an Auctioneer/Appraiser/Real Estate Broker, started collecting at 16 years of age and has just turned sixty-seven. When asked why straight razors? Doyle responded, "They are small, beautiful, historic, one-of-a-kind artistic pieces that are nearly impossible to reproduce. There are no 'fakes' to be concerned with." He continued, "It is time to allow others the opportunity to own and enjoy these beautiful shaving tools. The straight razor was the most prized personal tool of men through the ages." Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY.

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Items located at the Absolute Auctions Center: 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b

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After 50+ years of collecting straight razors, Robert A. Doyle will be offering at auction his lifetime collection of fancy and unusual straight razors. Doyle, an Auctioneer/Appraiser/Real Estate Broker, started collecting at 16 years of age and has just turned sixty-seven. When asked why straight razors? Doyle responded, "They are small, beautiful, historic, one-of-a-kind artistic pieces that are nearly impossible to reproduce. There are no 'fakes' to be concerned with." He continued, "It is time to allow others the opportunity to own and enjoy these beautiful shaving tools. The straight razor was the most prized personal tool of men through the ages." Items located in Pleasant Valley, NY.

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to keep both our staff and customers safe and help reduce the spread of COVID-19, pickups will be scheduled by appointment for all auctions until further notice. Payments must be made online. We ask that if you are sick, please send a friend to pick up the items for you.

Payment is due by Wednesday, July 15 at 1PM.

Pickup is by appointment only & must be completed by Thursday, July 16 at 3PM.


All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 15% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods include cash (by appointment only), Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

** NOTE: Shipping is available on all items with proper identification.**


Preview available online 24/7.

Items located at the Absolute Auctions Center: 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. Use this link to get directions to the Absolute Auction Center: http://mapq.st/2zmOD0b


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$90.00 – razorboy77

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Straight Razor. One of the rarest celluloid handle patterns to find boasting the heads of a dog and elk on either end. Made by HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT & Co. This razor handle pattern is featured in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. It is pattern #11. Please see multiple images for details.

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$160.00 – moxie

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Straight razors. Two Sheffield made, C-1830-50, pressed black Buffalo horn handles to look like genuine Stag. Both handles have inlaid escutcheon plates and heavy wedge blades.  Please see multiple images for details.

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$130.00 – rzr

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Straight Razors. Three fancy, figural semi-nude and nude celluloid handle patterns featured in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see multiple images for details.

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$70.00 – ctjed

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Straight Razor. Silver Steel. C-1832. Very nice fully pressed black Buffalo horn handle. Please see multiple images for details. Rare.

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$40.00 – orshitrit

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Straight Razors. Three carved genuine whalebone handled examples. Please see multiple images for details.

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$140.00 – fiddlehead111

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Straight Razor. MEAD. 18thC Revolutionary War Period, Colonial razor. This clear horn handle has the inventory number in red indicating that it is from the “Lummus” Collection.  The red number on the blade identifies this piece part of the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920. https://www.mass.gov/person/henry-tilton-lummus From the above article: “Justice Lummus was an outspoken and forceful speaker when occasion required. He was distinguished in personal appearance and bearing. He was interested in antiques, particularly in old razors and furniture, of which he had an extensive private collection.” “Henry Tilton Lummus was born in Lynn, December 28, 1876, the son of William and Louisa Mitchell (Brown) Lummus. He attended the Lynn schools, was graduated from the Lynn Classical High School in 1894, and from the Boston University Law School in 1897, heading his class and receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws, summa cum laude.” He died in 1960 at the age of 84.   Please see multiple images for details. 

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$25.00 – bobbyj438

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Two HIBBARD, SPENCER, BARTLETT & Co. Straight Razors having fancy, figural celluloid handle patterns with animal motif. Both featured in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” #’s : 48 & 51. By Robert A. Doyle. Please see multiple images for details.

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$130.00 – moxie

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Straight Razor. KB EXTRA Sterling Silver handle with hollow ground blade. Rare. Please see multiple images for details.

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$50.00 – moxie

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Straight Razors. Three “Boston” related motif. Note one is from the Lummus Collection. Two are pressed black Buffalo horn handles. Rare and unique. Please see multiple images for details.

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$40.00 – razorboy77

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Four figural, fancy celluloid handled Straight Razors. All are illustrated in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see multiple images for details.

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$80.00 – moxie

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Matched pair of “Picked Bone” handled Straight Razors having inlaid escutcheon plates and blades etched “ALABAMA,” by Gilbert Seville Works. Picked bone is quite rare and fashioned to look like genuine Stag. Please see multiple images for details.

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$40.00 – mrgillette

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Straight Razors. Three fancy incised and decorated fancy celluloid handles that are not illustrated in my book, “ Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” By Robert A. Doyle. Please see multiple images for details.

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$70.00 – fiddlehead111

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Straight Razors. Two early and rare pressed mottled horn handled examples. C-1810-20. Please see multiple images for details.

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Straight Razors. Two fancy, figural, celluloid handles with “Horse” motif.  Both featured in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” #’s : 29 & 51. By Robert A. Doyle. Please see multiple images for details.

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$70.00 – fiddlehead111

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Straight Razors. Three Sheffield made C-1850 mottled horn handled examples. Two have inlaid escutcheon plates, the third is incised with decoration. Please see multiple images for details.

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Three Straight Razors having figural, fancy imitation ivory handles with different “deer” handle patterns illustrated in the book “Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors Reflecting on Fifty Years of Handle Designs (1870-1920)” Please see multiple images for details.

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$50.00 – dgrant04

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Five fancy black celluloid handled Straight Razor. Please see multiple images for details.

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$100.00 – bobbyj438

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Ten Straight Razors having fancy, figural imitation ivory celluloid handles. Please see multiple images for details.

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$200.00 – moxie

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Three rare, early Sheffield made, straight razors. Please see multiple images for details.

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$80.00 – buggnout

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Four straight razors boasting fully etched blades and black celluloid handles. Please see multiple images for details.

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