Author Topic: Very Ornate and Unusual Mens Shaving Kit (Wade&Butcher Elite)  (Read 1480 times)

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Very Ornate and Unusual Mens Shaving Kit (Wade&Butcher Elite)
« on: November 22, 2013, 12:23:10 pm »
I have a very unusual "Shaving Kit". I found this while cleaning out my grandmother's 130+ yr old home. The house has been in our family since it was built by my Great Grandfather. This shaving kit appears to be very old and is 100% complete. I have searched extensively online and cannot find anything about it. I have found the individual straight razor's (similar ones) for sale on Ebay, but I have not found exact matches. I haven't been able to find a set like this anywhere.

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Very ornate Box with flip open top and flip down front
1 razor is carved in a very ornate fashion, Wade&Butcher Sheffield England on the top and the blade is inscribed "elite"
2nd razor is also very ornate, perhaps more so than the 1st, and says North American Cutlery Co
3rd razor is not as ornate, cannot read the manufacturer but "germany" is still clearly visible.
Rubberset Brush
Shaving Cup with Gold Leaf
Removeable mirror

This looks like it could perhaps be a gift set of some kind? Anyhow, any history or information on this/these pieces would be fantastic. If anyone knows the ballpark value of this item that would also be great. I have plenty more pictures, however the forum only allows you to post 4 pics. Thanks in advance!

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Re: Very Ornate and Unusual Mens Shaving Kit (Wade&Butcher Elite)
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2013, 12:50:39 pm »
Looks like a 7 day travelling kit...and if its complete...then...i ts a great find....and worth $$$...you may want to post a topic on here....just to get an opinion from them that are into cut throats....or chibs as they were called in Weegieland...

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/270896-1850-S-7-day-Wade-amp-Butcher-shave-set-Know-anything-about-it-or-have-one
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Re: Very Ornate and Unusual Mens Shaving Kit (Wade&Butcher Elite)
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2013, 01:15:30 pm »
I just posted a new topic on their forum. Thank you very much for pointing me in the right direction!

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Re: Very Ornate and Unusual Mens Shaving Kit (Wade&Butcher Elite)
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2013, 01:40:13 pm »
I just posted a new topic on their forum. Thank you very much for pointing me in the right direction!
you can post as many pics as you want on here,..its 4 per post, not 4 per topic....best show a pic of the bottom...cos as sure as eggs are eggs a certain Texas gal...will want to see the arse of it.... ;D
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Re: Very Ornate and Unusual Mens Shaving Kit (Wade&Butcher Elite)
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2013, 01:47:48 pm »
Ha !!  Only if there is something written on it !!  ;D

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Re: Very Ornate and Unusual Mens Shaving Kit (Wade&Butcher Elite)
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2013, 02:16:01 pm »
Your wish will be my command....watch out....what you wish for.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
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