A few pictures of my little collection....

• Sep 27, 2009

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thirdeye

Here's a few shots...finally, sorry they are not the best. I was having a devil of a time shooting through the glass.
There are still some things that I need to put in and some framed ads as well as a complete set of Gillette/Disney paper masks from the 40's.
These are all now on display at my new men's shop. Gentlemens' Best, Southington, Ct. Stop in and have a look and say hi.
Enjoy....

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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RichGem

Awesome Ray! Is there a website yet?

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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luvmysuper

My elbows leak

Staff member

Awesome, truly awesome.

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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fidjit

Noice Ray, noice !!!!

You just need a couple more books

If I'm ever over that way........I'll be there !

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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tgarza

Yes, VERY nice indeed!

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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thirdeye

RichGem said:

Awesome Ray! Is there a website yet?

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Thank you...Yes sir there is however it is still under construction so there's not to much there.

www.gentlemensbest.com

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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rm71

Awesome Ray

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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Gogo

Magnificent!
I was in CT this summer, I wish I had stopped by!

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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wbw0126

Wow, that's stunning. Everything is in excellent/ mint condition. Quite a nice collection/ museum. Nice barber's chair as well...looks very old.

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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ctakim

Ray, beautiful display. Also best of luck with the new commercial endeavor. I wish you only the greatest success. I will certainly patronize your store.

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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thirdeye

wbw0126 said:

Wow, that's stunning. Everything is in excellent/ mint condition. Quite a nice collection/ museum. Nice barber's chair as well...looks very old.

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Yes sir it is. It was build in 1888 in St Louis.

Thank you all.

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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Groundhog

Very nice Ray......definite style points for having one of King Gillette's books in the case.

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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Hoos

Ray - that's mighty impressive.

Congratulations on a really beautiful looking collection.

In the picture of the barber's chair (man, that looks comfortable!), what is the globe-shaped object on the left?

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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gaseousclay

great collection

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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thirdeye

Hoos said:

In the picture of the barber's chair (man, that looks comfortable!), what is the globe-shaped object on the left?

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That is a 1925 copper globe towel steamer/warmer. The tray in the bottom held fire coals or ambers that in turn heated the water in the bell shaped water tank and then the steam would work it's way up into the top globe or towel chamber.

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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RichGem

Hoos said:

Ray - that's mighty impressive.

Congratulations on a really beautiful looking collection.

In the picture of the barber's chair (man, that looks comfortable!), what is the globe-shaped object on the left?

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I'm more worried about why the Gillette display in pic 1 has grown arms?

Oh and the globe thing? That's a "steamalator" A Victorian steam producing device that would fit over the head to moistten and soften the beard before lather application.

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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tom myers

A fantastic collection, Ray. Why would I expect less from you? I especially like the barber shop . . . That chair looks really great.

Best of luck on your new shop. I'm sorry that I don't generally have occasion to visit your part of the country.

Regards,
Tom

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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Ru4scuba?

Amazing collection Ray...truly stunning!

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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bolocheung

A very nice setup. This is what I would call a Gentleman's Mancave.

 

• Sep 27, 2009

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Oldguy

That's an awesome collection Ray. Very, very impressive. I would love to visit you. I may be driving by you on my way to Springfield, Mass for my high school reunion in a month or two.

Len