Silver plate case and razor in original box.
Includes seven wrapped blades in silver / chrome case, additional blade in razor head, looks unused.
Silver case is approx. 2 7/8" square and 5/8" thick.
Box is 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" x 7/8".
Razor handle is 2 1/2" long.
Blade case is 1 7/8" x 1" x 1/4".
Very good condition: some tarnishing on razor head, handle and case. 8 of the original 10 blades present. Box has wear, fading due to age, see photos.
Box reads:
The New Gillette Pat'd USA Jan. 13, 1920
Notice: This package contains 1 flexible blade safety razor, including a patented channel-guard holder and 10 flexible, double-edge razor blades (20 shaving edges) made by the Gillette Safety Razor Company.
The stamp Gillette on each blade guarantees a keen, durable shaving edge, a result of years of experience and of special machines and processes, patented and used exclusively by the Gillette Companies.
To obtain accurate blade-edge positioning necessary for a smooth shave with perfect safety, the purchaser should use Gillette blades in a Gillette holder only.
Gillette Safety Razor Company
King C. Gillette Pres
Price $5.00
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