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Nude Theme Straight Razor, Germany, 1905

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Great barber shop collectible item consisting of a German straight edge razor with a molded red celluloid handle; theme is a nude standing on a pillow holding flowers over her head. The back blade side reveals manufactured by "Simon Pure Cutlery Co. Germany" embossed at the base of the blade (see image). Handle side shows their "Bell" logo and opposite side has cream colored celluloid handle. Company was founded in 1873 and is know for fine quality knives such as this example. Straight edge razor is in all original excellent condition; the celluloid handle is clear, clean and finely defined, while the concave blade is still sharp and retains most of its original finish. Blade is nice and sharp; opens and closes very well on pin swivel.
Highly desirable subject matter for a straight edge razor makes this very collectible.

Dimensions: 6 1/8" long x 1" wide x 3/8"" deep (closed) ;
opens to 8 1/4" wide

Provenance: George Cross Collection; leading collector of 19th and early 20th century Western and saloon items.

More Information

Origin:	Germany
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Steel, Forged.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1905
Styles / Movements:	Art Nouveau
Incollect Reference #:	580972

Dimensions

W.	1 in;	H.	6.13 in;	D.	0.38 in;
W.	2.54 cm;	H.	15.57 cm;	D.	0.97 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.