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c0ry
04-24-2010, 03:10 PM
I'm not good at telling the difference between regular and single ring old types. Can anyone let me know please? I just won this on eBay (cased) for $10+shipping

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/wrightgreg/PICT7287.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg282/wrightgreg/PICT7286.jpg
c0ry
04-24-2010, 03:18 PM
Checked mr-razor. Am I right in assuming that this is what I bought?

http://mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Old%20Type/1920%20Standard%20Set%20No460.JPG
Blue-EyedSon
04-24-2010, 04:00 PM
Looks like a Single Ring to me. And for $10! That is a steal!!! How did that one fly under the radar? It looks like it has a nice case as well.
HoosierTrooper
04-24-2010, 04:32 PM
Very nice! I'm cleaning a single ring that, according to it's serial number was made in 1920, in baking soda right now. It was completely black.
tomviolence
04-24-2010, 04:37 PM
Nice find. It should have a serial number on shaft of the central part that unscrews from the bottom.

see wiki for info

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/US_Gillette_Dating_Information
johnmrson
04-24-2010, 04:54 PM
Yes, it certainly is a single ring. A very nice one as well. Excellent pick up with the original case. Well done.
c0ry
04-24-2010, 05:17 PM
Great! I love the shave of an Old Type, but hate traditional three piece razors (I've cut myself trying to open them after shaving--even holding the head from the sides).

Looking forward to using this--judging by the black tarnish, would anyone know if it's actual silver plating (rather than nickel)?
Blue-EyedSon
04-24-2010, 05:19 PM
It is definitely silver. I did a photo tutorial on a method involving a mix of baking soda with water in aluminum foil to reverse the tarnishing process itself without removing any of the silver. Check it out : http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=144539 .
c0ry
04-24-2010, 05:25 PM
Thanks, Brian. I remember seeing your post a few days ago when you first put it up--I was wishing I had something to try it on. Looks like I'll have that opportunity in a few days :thumbup:
Blue-EyedSon
04-24-2010, 05:27 PM
No problem. I found the tip here on the board in a couple of places and thought that it might be helpful to combine the instructions with the photos. I hope it helps!
Radar O\'Reilly
04-24-2010, 07:46 PM
Is the "G" mark on the underside a mark to indicate it's silver? I know silver pieces need/should to be hallmarked.
Blue-EyedSon
04-25-2010, 02:55 AM
Is the "G" mark on the underside a mark to indicate it's silver?

I don't think I've ever heard an explanation of what the "G" is denoting. If you look carefully, it is actually a "G" inside of a "D." Although the razor is silver plated, I don't think it is indicating that the razor is silver plated. I have several other Gillettes that are silver plated and none of them have this imprint.
mr-razor
04-25-2010, 03:43 AM
Is the "G" mark on the underside a mark to indicate it's silver? I know silver pieces need/should to be hallmarked.

I believe itīs like the second "L" SN on some Old Types, that the razor was back for repair. Iīve seen that "G" in a "D" on some New Improved razors
Blue-EyedSon
04-25-2010, 03:51 AM
Thanks, Achim. I've never heard that explanation, but coming from you, I believe it. I wonder what kinds of issues would lead someone to send in a razor for repair that could be repaired by Gillette for less than it would cost to just replace the razor.
JJMontague
04-25-2010, 04:45 AM
Darn! I was watching that auction and was "forced" to do some grocery shopping 20 minutes before it went off! Funny thing is that I was more excited about the handle extensions in the Gem case on the right. I've got several lather catchers in need of handle extensions! I'm happy a fellow B&Ber got it!
T Rick
04-25-2010, 07:56 AM
Darn! I was watching that auction and was "forced" to do some grocery shopping 20 minutes before it went off! Funny thing is that I was more excited about the handle extensions in the Gem case on the right. I've got several lather catchers in need of handle extensions! I'm happy a fellow B&Ber got it!

Yep, those are rare to find (the extensions). And that's a great deal on the whole lot.

On hallmarking, never seen that on a razor. I may be wrong, but I thought they only hallmarked solid pieces, not plated pieces. Sterling (92%) and better I think generally are.

WRT serial number, it might be on the barrel inside the handle. But it might also be on the head, face of the blade guard under the cap. They switched around 1912, and that case is correct for about 1910 to 1920 or so I think.

Nice score, I'll bet it'll clean up brilliantly. :thumbup1: