**the single edge contest**

[D.Irving79]

answer the question correctly and win a wonderful, fantabulous prize via my personal collection. figured id do something fun in appreciation to all the loyal SE'ers for the holidays. if by chance anyone else answers correctly, you arent exempt from winning.

the question:


in the early days of gem cutlery, there was a countertop display that held several of their razors. what was the display called?

[Proinsias]

GEM DAMASKEENE RAZOR BLADE STORE DISPLAY

http://photos.liveauctioneers.com/houses/resize/inmanauctions/11192/0709_1_230_400.jpg

[Proinsias]

or maybe same name but this pic:

http://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/julia/09/120009/H0019-L05718407_th.jpg

[mmack66]

clockwork display

[D.Irving79]

nothing yet!

keep plugging gentlemen :001_smile

[Milton]

The Super-Duper Awesome Display? :w00t:

[JimR]

The GEM Cottage...?

[Nick D.E.vious]

Clockwork GEM Razor Counter Top?

[Nick D.E.vious]

GEM JUNIOR Parade Counter Display?

[D.Irving79]

i cant fault you guys for trying, thats for sure :smile:

keep at it knuckleheads :biggrin:

[Nick D.E.vious]

Gem 5 o'clock shadow http://img.inkfrog.com/click_enlarge1.php?image=gem5_jpg.JPG&username=fuzzrite&aid=47569466

[D.Irving79]

you really want this dont you?


:lol:

[Nick D.E.vious]

of course!

[Nick D.E.vious]

1930s Brunhoff illuminating countertop display

[D.Irving79]

hahahahahahahahahaha

[Nick D.E.vious]

Any hints that wont give it away?

[mmack66]

be your own barber

[D.Irving79]

it had a glass top :tongue_sm

[MrGuy]

Was it a glass topped display counter? :rolleyes:

[Nick D.E.vious]

Vintage 1930's WALTHAM Razor Blade Display

[Nick D.E.vious]

Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. razor display case

[mmack66]

rocking dad

[Nick D.E.vious]

GEM push button razor display

[Nick D.E.vious]

circa1910 Gem Damaskeene Razor clock

[MrGuy]

The "Jerry Reichard Glass Topped, Counter Top Razor Displayer". Popular legend says that model went to 11.
I have no idea what that meant. I can't find a darn thing on this. I'm thinking the answer is too obvious for me to find at this point, or just a trick by Dave to make me loose sleep :wink:

OK, I'm too tired to play any longer. Good luck to all.

[smalltownlegend]

How about "The Silent Salesman" circa 1905. It was comprised of 2 sets of #1, 2 sets of #2, 1 set of #3 and 1 set of #4 Gems. Three extra blades as well and was offered for $20 at wholesale cost. The retail value of the merchandise inside the case was $37.

[rodd]

How about "The Silent Salesman" circa 1905. It was comprised of 2 sets of #1, 2 sets of #2, 1 set of #3 and 1 set of #4 Gems. Three extra blades as well and was offered for $20 at wholesale cost. The retail value of the merchandise inside the case was $37.

That sounds like a good answer to me. Were there pictures?

[D.Irving79]

smalltownlegend is the winner :001_smile

PM me your address!

[Nick D.E.vious]

Excellent contest, thanks for the opportunity.

[mmack66]

Great job! Would have never got that one.

[superbleu]

Excellent contest, thanks for the opportunity.

Toxicbumps, you sir get an A+ for effort! :smile:

And great contest idea Dave.

[D.Irving79]

thank you thank you.

and thanks to everyone who picked at their brains. and googles.

[smalltownlegend]

Sorry guys I couldn't steal the pic but here is the link to where I found it.

http://books.google.com/books?id=7NEAAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA228&dq=gem+safety+razor+company&lr=

It took a while, but hey I like a challenge. Thanks for having the contest D.

[D.Irving79]

wow. you pulled out one i havent seen before. good show.

[smalltownlegend]

We all got to learn something, fun and educational! That's what we here at B&B strive for..(well maybe not educational, but at least fun.)

[Darjeeling Express]

Well, what's he gonna win?

[D.Irving79]

i will let him show and tell when he gets it :001_smile

[smalltownlegend]

I get to show and tell!!! Alright!!!

[Darjeeling Express]

I get to show and tell!!! Alright!!!

I for one can not wait.

[smalltownlegend]

I can't wait either.