Aquisitions October 6 - 12

**Suzuki** · 10-06-2008, 05:34 AM

Let's see your scores for the week here!

**vior** · 10-06-2008, 06:33 AM

I just got this lovely brush knowing it's a shedder. Hopefully I can send it to Bernd to be re knotted. If anyone has any info on this brush please let me know.

**Stauff** · 10-06-2008, 07:24 AM

Looks a lot like a vintage Simpson Polo... maybe a rebranded one?

**vior** · 10-06-2008, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by Stauff

Looks a lot like a vintage Simpson Polo... maybe a rebranded one?

That's what I was thinking. Although, it is smaller than the polo of today. I guess redleaf is the company it was make for

**Antique Hoosier** · 10-06-2008, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by vior

I just got this lovely brush knowing it's a shedder. Hopefully I can send it to Bernd to be re knotted. If anyone has any info on this brush please let me know.

I concur with my esteemed friend from Belgium, stauff....

very "Polo-ish" NICE CATCH!

In the Simpson catalog there are several logos from companies that the Somerset shed made for rebranded purpose....best guess...

**vior** · 10-06-2008, 08:50 AM

thanks guys! I think a 21mm knot with a two band 45mm loft would look great on this brush

**Purvis** · 10-06-2008, 09:49 AM

Went up north with the family to Ruttgers Lodge in Deerwood Minnesota for a family wedding this weekend. On Sunday we drove up to Crosby where there are quite a few antique stores and this is what I found.

* a 1940 something Gillette
* an Erik Antonberg Eskilstuna Swedish Straight
* a Wade and Butcher with wood scales

I shaved with the Gillette this morning and didn't feel anything happening.
Aftershave felt like water, no burn whatsoever, but the shave was nearly BBS.
Weird but very cool.

Was wondering if any of you know what the best method is for restoring the wood scales on the Butcher they look great but need finishing.

Thanks,

Sean

**rodd** · 10-06-2008, 07:31 PM

This one came last week but I never got a pic up. Not in the condition the seller led me to believe it was in.

Today this fine lady showed up at my door.

**Dinder1** · 10-06-2008, 10:32 PM

I landed this NOS bottle of Yardley today!

**Mordecai** · 10-07-2008, 12:34 PM

I picked these up this weekend at a nearby antique shop for $2.50 each.

**CitizenDan** · 10-07-2008, 02:32 PM

Bought it without sampling and couldn't be happier! (I got lucky, of course

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**prewt** · 10-07-2008, 04:37 PM

Almost a year on here and still no pics. I need to learn how to do that, I feel like the special ed. kid. In the mail today, Le 3d homme de Caron ( 3rd man ) EDT. Thanks goes out to Rorschuck for turning me on to it, you enabler you.

**Mojo88** · 10-07-2008, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mordecai

I picked these up this weekend at a nearby antique shop for $2.50 each.

Great score.. I have the same adjustable..Treat yourself and get some Pella blades you won't regret it.

**Sandcounty** · 10-08-2008, 10:04 AM

I've been sniped so many times while bidding on Sears and Craftsman razors. Well, not this week...

**Tinzien** · 10-08-2008, 10:32 AM

Picked up a chocolate labrador retriever (female) last Monday.

**Stauff** · 10-08-2008, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Tinzien

Picked up a chocolate labrador retriever (female) last Monday.

So have you shaven it already?

**burningdarkness** · 10-08-2008, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Sandcounty

I've been sniped so many times while bidding on Sears and Craftsman razors. Well, not this week...

Haha. You sniped the bottom razor from me.

Nice catch! That one's a beauty.

**wchnu** · 10-08-2008, 08:25 PM

[QUOTE=rodd;790536]This one came last week but I never got a pic up. Not in the condition the seller led me to believe it was in.

Yea you should send that to me to get rid of rodd... Would hate for it to sully your collection.

Fuzzy

**Hanspleasure** · 10-09-2008, 02:33 AM

Originally Posted by Mordecai

I picked these up this weekend at a nearby antique shop for $2.50 each.

Great catch! I found my first and only Schick Dial for 2 bucks also!
The Gem and the Schick both give a fantastic shave.

**Truckman** · 10-09-2008, 06:10 AM

My great-grandfather's shaving mug. It's a T & V made in Limoges, France. I'll try to post pics up soon. It had his name on it, but it's since worn off over the years, but in the right light at the right angle, you can make out where the letters used to be. Wondering if I should have them re-painted/gilded on or just leave it as is. Interesting color choice (cranberry?) and design.

EDIT: Here's the pics: