Beautiful 1916 ABC Pocket Edition Gillette Old Type Gold Tone DE Safety Razor For Sale

Beautiful1916 ABC Pocket Edition Gillette Old Type Gold Tone DE Safety Razor
Note: The Serial # is D225910
Note: This razor appears to be the shell design with two rings. The case I believe is the plain gunmetal.
The razor seems to be in nice condition, considering its age.The head shows some plating loss and wear, but maintains much luster as well.The handle shows some plating loss and wear, but remains attractive.
The case is in reasonably nice condition, considering its age.The exterior of the case shows plating loss, wear, and some areas of discoloration.The interior cloth or felt is in reasonably nice condition, based on its age.The case closes completely, but doesn\'t seem to \"latch\" as it originally did.
The blade container shows significant plating loss and wear, consistent with age.
Additional information concerning ABC Pocket Edition Gillette Razors
At some point in 1908 Gillette contracted with the American Button Company of Newark, New Jerseyto produce a new style of razor. The new razors would consistof new and unusual designs where the razor handle was shapedsomewhat like a Grecian column. What evolved were six differentcase and handle designs. The handles were solid and beautifullysculpted and the cases were smaller and ornate.
There were five handle designs:1) Shell with one ring (two variants exist. For more details, see below)2) Shell with two rings3) Scroll4) Flower5) Empire
Each of the five different designs came in either silver or gold.
The cases came in six different patterns:1) Empire2) Flower3) Shell4) Basket Weave5) Plain6) Leather
As with the razors, the metal cases came in either silver or gold.But unlike the razors, some cases have a Gunmetal finish andthere is even a rarely seen leather case.
Please use the pictures to properly identify and evaluate.
Feel free to ask questions before offerding.If you are considering multiple purchases, I offer a combined shipping discount of $1.69 for each razor I don\'t have to mail individually.
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