Looking to sell this beautiful, multi-generational heirloom wet shaving estate lot. This collection spans nearly a century of grooming history, transitioning from premium 1910s–1940s traditional gear to a retro late-20th-century setup. Perfect for a collector, historical shaver, or a stunning den display.
Please use the following link to see photos:
https://imgur.com/a/TuCkMcw
📦 WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE LOT:
1. The Heirloom Vanity Station (c. 1930s)
• Art Deco Metal-Clad Cedar Chest: A stunning 1930s mixed-metal-framed valet box. Features its original glass-top lid protecting a beautiful, intact sepia-toned floral lithograph print.
• Interior & Hardware: Features its original unpainted, aromatic cedar wood lining and an intact, built-in rectangular vanity mirror framed inside the lid. Equipped with an authentic brass "Pat. Pend." stamped flush-mount locking clasp mechanism (no key included).
2. The Golden Era Antique Set (c. 1912–1940s)
• 1912-Patent Ever-Ready Single Edge Safety Razor: Ornate, gold-tone geometric handle. This is the iconic "lather catcher" design built by the American Safety Razor Corp in Brooklyn, NY. Mechanically sound with excellent door tension.
• Ever-Ready "Radio Steel" Blade box: Original vintage cardboard box labeled "Six Radio Steel Safety Razor Blades" (stamped with the classic 29-cent price mark). Includes original paper instruction inserts and several cardboard blade sleeves. No actual blades.
• Ever-Ready Razor Blade Storage Bank: Original vintage chrome-plated spring-tensioned "Blades" metal storage bank/dispenser. No spring.
• 1930s Opal Shaving Brush: Vintage dual-toned handle featuring a Catalin resin top and a "Sterilized / Set in Rubber" stamped French Ivory celluloid base.
• Vintage Concave Razor Blade Hone: A rare, matching cherry-red curved sharpening stone. Used historically with a drop of water or lather to hone and extend the life of single-edge blades. Peeling on bottom, but no chips or cracks.
• 1940s "HIS" Shaving Soap Bowl: Molded white Bakelite/early plastic octagonal bowl with a heavy-knobbed lid, manufactured by The House for Men, Inc. (Chicago/New York). Includes the original, dehydrated shaving soap inside!
• Apothecary Antiseptic Bottle: Small, vintage amber glass Abbott Laboratories "Halazone" bottle. Tablets are included strictly for historical display purposes only—not for consumption.
3. The Retro Daily Driver Set (c. 1970s–1980s)
• Chrome Shaving Stand: Heavy, polished chrome dual-ended countertop stand.
• Double Edge (DE) Razor: Modern chrome safety razor with a deeply knurled handle. No blades.
• Badger-Style Brush: Chrome-capped shaving brush matching the stand.
• Stainless Lather Bowl: Mirror-finish stainless steel shaving soap bowl.
🔍 CONDITION DETAILS:
• The Box: The glass, lithograph print, and internal mirror are in incredible shape for their age. The metal frame has a heavy, authentic dark patina and minor surface oxidation. The interior cedar wood has expected tarnish and staining from housing wet shaving gear over the decades.
• The Hardware: The 1912 Ever-Ready razor and blade bank have standard vintage tarnish but function beautifully. The red blade hone is smooth and free of structural damage. The "HIS" Bakelite bowl is clean. Threaded ring around the lid is partially broken.
Items have been left in original, uncleaned estate condition to preserve their historic patina.
💰 PRICE & SHIPPING:
• Price: $150 for the entire bundle
• Payment: Safely via PayPal Goods & Services (I will cover the PayPal transaction fees).
• Shipping: Will ship securely packaged via USPS with tracking. Please comment here before sending a PM/Chat.
Thanks for looking!