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.
Note: Please see that I also have listed another similar straight edge razor with a nude theme and a cream colored celluloid handle.
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.
Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been dealing in fine quality decorative arts, furniture, jewelry, and paintings for more than 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.