Auctioneers Note: Now up for bid, lots of fancy and unusual straight razors and razor sets from the fifty year collection of Robert A. Doyle. Doyle wrote two books on straight razor collecting, numerous articles and a column "The Straight Edge" for the American Blade magazine back in the 1980's.

A book referencing fancy celluloid handle patterns in catalog descriptions is available now. "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors." Published in 2005, is available @ $30. Postpaid from AARauctions.com.

I wish you all the best of luck in your collecting endeavors. Have fun - Rob Doyle (cataloger)

Items are located in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Payment is due by Monday, December 16 at 1PM. All lots subject to seller approval.

Information with payment and pickup instructions will be emailed to winning bidders the morning after the auction ends.

Pickup is by appointment only and must be completed by Monday, December 16 at 3PM.


All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 18% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicle & non-equipment is cash, Visa, Master Card or Discover card.

Preview available online 24 hours or by appointment only. To schedule, contact our office at 845-635-3169, option 7.

Items are located at the Absolute Auction Center: 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.

Shipping is available with proper identification.

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Auctioneers Note: Now up for bid, lots of fancy and unusual straight razors and razor sets from the fifty year collection of Robert A. Doyle. Doyle wrote two books on straight razor collecting, numerous articles and a column "The Straight Edge" for the American Blade magazine back in the 1980's.

A book referencing fancy celluloid handle patterns in catalog descriptions is available now. "Celluloid Handle Guide for Straight Razor Collectors." Published in 2005, is available @ $30. Postpaid from AARauctions.com.

I wish you all the best of luck in your collecting endeavors. Have fun - Rob Doyle (cataloger)

Items are located in Pleasant Valley, NY.

Payment is due by Monday, December 16 at 1PM. All lots subject to seller approval.

Information with payment and pickup instructions will be emailed to winning bidders the morning after the auction ends.

Pickup is by appointment only and must be completed by Monday, December 16 at 3PM.


All lots sold as is, where is. There is a 18% Buyers Premium for all lots purchased. Payment methods for non-vehicle & non-equipment is cash, Visa, Master Card or Discover card.

Preview available online 24 hours or by appointment only. To schedule, contact our office at 845-635-3169, option 7.

Items are located at the Absolute Auction Center: 45 South Ave, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.

Shipping is available with proper identification.

Click More Info/Bid Now for additional photos.


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Cased Matched Pair of GEO. BUTLER & CO. TRINITY STREET SHEFFIELD.” Straight Razors having natural handles with decorated portraits of PROFESSOR (John) WILSON & JAMES MONTGOMERY with their dates of death along with their respective ages. The scenes were stenciled on in brown. I have never seen another pair like this before. The bottom of the case has the original advertising paper label for Butler on it. Both Portraits on razor handles dated 1854. James Montgomery Poet Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Montgomery_(poet) John Wilson, Scottish Writer Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wilson_(Scottish_writer) Two famous literary figures who died in the same year.

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Cased Matched Pair of GEO. BUTLER & CO. TRINITY STREET SHEFFIELD.” Straight Razors having natural handles with decorated portraits of PROFESSOR (John) WILSON & JAMES MONTGOMERY with their dates of death along with their respective ages. The scenes were stenciled on in brown. I have never seen another pair like this before. The bottom of the case has the original advertising paper label for Butler on it. Both Portraits on razor handles dated 1854. James Montgomery Poet Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Montgomery_(poet) John Wilson, Scottish Writer Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wilson_(Scottish_writer) Two famous literary figures who died in the same year.

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Closes On: Dec 12, 2024
07:12:30 PM – 07:13:00 PM EST

High Bid:
$150.00 – jay6243

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Quantity: 1

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