Vintage Gillette "Instrument of Precision" Safety Razor In Box
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| Management number | 25238197 | Release Date | 2025/12/13 | List Price | $49.19 | Model Number | 25238197 | ||
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Vintage Gillette "Instrument of Precision" Safety Razor In Box
Natural patina (needs cleaned); case needs cleaned; mechanism works; looks great!
The Gillette company and brand originate from the late 19th century when salesman and inventor King Camp Gillette came up with the idea of a safety razor that used disposable blades. Safety razors at the time were essentially short pieces of a straight razor clamped to a holder. The blade had to be stropped before each shave and after a time needed to be honed by a cutler. Gillette's invention was inspired by his mentor at Crown Cork & Seal Company, William Painter, who had invented the Crown cork. Painter encouraged Gillette to come up with something that, like the Crown cork, could be thrown away once used.
(INV #14)
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Other |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Gillette |
| Condition | Good |
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