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 “MORNING EXERCISES” Shaving Kit With a Pair of Carved/Checkered Bone Handled “Traveling” Straight Razors From the Henry T. Lummus Collection illegibly stamped. The Set includes a pair of smaller than average razors, a folding carved bone shaving brush in case, a wood handled brush and a 19thC tin container. The blades are marked in red with the number “183” identifying the set as part of the original Pre-1920 Collection of Henry T. Lummus. The number is an inventory number from the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920. Lummus wrote articles on straight Razor Collecting for "Antiques" magazine in the 1920's. Link to more information of Lummus: https://www.mass.gov/person/henry-tilton-lummus The lift top, upright case with gold lettering resembles a book.

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Cased “MORNING EXERCISES” Shaving Kit With a Pair of Carved/Checkered Bone Handled “Traveling” Straight Razors From the Henry T. Lummus Collection illegibly stamped. The Set includes a pair of smaller than average razors, a folding carved bone shaving brush in case, a wood handled brush and a 19thC tin container. The blades are marked in red with the number “183” identifying the set as part of the original Pre-1920 Collection of Henry T. Lummus. The number is an inventory number from the Henry T. Lummus Collection assembled before 1920. Lummus wrote articles on straight Razor Collecting for "Antiques" magazine in the 1920's. Link to more information of Lummus: https://www.mass.gov/person/henry-tilton-lummus The lift top, upright case with gold lettering resembles a book.

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Closes On: Dec 12, 2024
07:42:30 PM – 07:43:00 PM EST

High Bid:
$70.00 – rzr

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Auction Type: One Lot
Quantity: 1

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