Razor Models and Dates

[onotoman]

Hi Guys,

Just wanting to confirm what I believe these to be:

The first is of course a British Gillette Aristocrat from 1930s? but does it have a model number?

The other is a vintage lightweight Merkur Slant - but can anyone date these? Box states 'Germany' which may indicate pre WW2 - 1930s again?

Any info greatly appreciated

http://www.razorandsoap.com/english-aristo3.jpg

http://www.razorandsoap.com/merkur1930s-1.jpg

[D.Irving79]

i think the first one might be an HD or rocket model. dont quote me though.

[ambrose]

This doesn't answer the question but man these are beauties. Im waiting for my NOS "chessman" slant to come in yours looks great.

[onotoman]

This is a NOS Chessman supplied too - the only tiny blemish is a bit of blistering of the nickel to the top section, but hey I can always replate the top if it gets worse. I'd expect this from a possibly 70 year old razor, even it it's just been in storage.

Other than this it is mint :-)

[copperhead]

First razor is a British Aristocrat - #66 if it has a diamond shaped base plate (like a super speed) or a #16 if it has a solid base plate. Date would be sometime during the 50's.

[ambrose]

This is a NOS Chessman supplied too - the only tiny blemish is a bit of blistering of the nickel to the top section, but hey I can always replate the top if it gets worse. I'd expect this from a possibly 70 year old razor, even it it's just been in storage.

Other than this it is mint :-)


Nice, I thought these were silver plated?

The shaving cap is made of zinc while the rest is brass.

Are you able to plate zinc?

[scottydoint]

first razor is a british aristocrat - #66 if it has a diamond shaped base plate (like a super speed) or a #16 if it has a solid base plate. Date would be sometime during the 50's.

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[mr-razor]

first razor is a british aristocrat - #66 if it has a diamond shaped base plate (like a super speed) or a #16 if it has a solid base plate. Date would be sometime during the 50's.


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[onotoman]

The handle is Silver plated but the guard and top are zinc based, copper coated then nickel plated. The zinc is possible to replate so long as it isn't pitted - once pitted it's an absolute nightmare.



Nice, I thought these were silver plated?

The shaving cap is made of zinc while the rest is brass.

Are you able to plate zinc?

[onotoman]

Thanks Guys

Anyone know where I can get an accurate date for the Merkur - as I say, I believe 1930s, but not 100% ?


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