Hello gentlemen. Interested in the question, where can I find out the year of manufacture of the razor by the Canadian Pocket number? I bought this razor in perfect condition.
Canadian Pocket number
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A photo would be helpful, do include the case.
Have you looked at Mr-razor? He shows a 1911 503-B, a 1920/21, and numerous others (non-Canadian)
Have you looked at Mr-razor? He shows a 1911 503-B, a 1920/21, and numerous others (non-Canadian)
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Photo of the number, photo immediately after receiving from the post office and photo of the seller, as the kit is clearly visible. Everything is absolutely brand new.
Absolutely beautiful, that's a mint condition example!
OK, a thin handle ball end, smooth ball.
Some good info here, but it is so hard to date these Canadian razors.
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Hopefully that will help, it is a long thread. Congrats on that score!
OK, a thin handle ball end, smooth ball.
Some good info here, but it is so hard to date these Canadian razors.
Gillette Canada serial numbers
In response to http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/305774-what-do-I-have-and-what-might-it-be-worth I wrote "No one seems to know what the Canadian serial numbers mean...." Now I want to challenge that. I think we can establish a waypoint or two. First, we know there was nothing prior to...
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Hopefully that will help, it is a long thread. Congrats on that score!
Gillette Canada Dating Information
This page documents what we know about Gillette Canada safety razor serial numbers and date codes. Razors made in Montreal often left the factory with serial numbers or date codes. During certain periods some or all models were unmarked. In theory any
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Date of manufacture I would guess at 1918 or so near the end of smooth ball end production.
I think you're right there Sledge, I was going to say 1917.That is a very nice score.Gillette Canada Dating Information
This page documents what we know about Gillette Canada safety razor serial numbers and date codes. Razors made in Montreal often left the factory with serial numbers or date codes. During certain periods some or all models were unmarked. In theory any
Date of manufacture I would guess at 1918 or so near the end of smooth ball end production.
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Is there an advertising poster of those years for the Canadian pocket edition? I just didn't find it online.
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