Description
This lot features a collection of shaving instruments including one traditional folding straight razor and two Durham Duplex Demonstrator safety razors. The straight razor is constructed with a steel blade and black composition handles. The tang is stamped BUCHTEL and GERMANY on the obverse, while the reverse is stamped E. ALBRECHT B.S. & DRUG CO. AKRON, O. It is accompanied by an associated cardboard sleeve from Makrauer Barber's Supply House of Pittsburg, Pa. The two Durham Duplex Demonstrator razors are folding safety razors designed for replaceable slotted blades with a comb guard. The metal heads are stamped with the DURHAM brand name, a crest, and DEMONSTRATOR. The shanks are marked UPHAM and PAT. U.S.A. MAY 28, 07. AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES. The handles are black composition with a molded diamond-grid texture. Included is one original red and tan cardboard box for the DURHAM - DEMONSTRATOR, marketed as a working model of the 5 dollar Durham Duplex Razor, and one plain brown cardboard sleeve. Straight razor blade length: 3 inches Durham Duplex blade length: 2.25 inches.
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Buchtel Straight & Durham Duplex Razors
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Raber Antiques 9.9.26
Sep 9, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTDundee, OH, United States
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