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    Posted 4 years ago

    RichmondLori
    (366 items)

    The top (lid) of the can shows:
    a large silver star, with the words circled around "THE STAR LEADS THEM ALL* ";
    then two gold circles, the first circle states: "THE MEDAL OF SUPERIORITY AWARDED TO KAMPFE BRO'S FOR THE STAR SAFETY RAZOR 1894, 5, 6"
    the second circle states: "...AN INSTITUTE ....W YORK" can't read the whole circle as it is covered by the first.

    the can itself it states: "The Improved STAR SAFETY RAZOR, Trade Mark, Price $2.00 , Made by the KAMPFE BRO'S New York, Pat. Feb 18, 1896 , Pat in England, France, Germany, Canada; THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY SAFETY RAZOR THAT THAT HAS GIVEN PERFECT AND ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION"

    Inside there are 4 pieces, (5 counting the blade) 3 round pieces that form the handle in which to hold the straight razor.
    there are scrolls and fancy wordings that the larger piece (actually is the razor head and blade,)
    the pieces has the following: "STAR SAFETY RAZOR * *" "KAMPFE BORS, NEW YORK, U.S.A"; "Numereous awards"; "Premiums & Medals"; "Foreign Patents England - Mar , 87; Nov 11, 95; also in Germany & France"; and the other side of the head reads: "Patented U.S.A. June 15, 80; June 22, 1886; March , 1887; August 7, 1888; Oct. 15, 94; Mar. 12, 95; Feb 18, 96"

    When it is assembled - you have a razor on one hend, and on the other end a straignt blade.

    All contained in a small round can that measures: 2" tall and 1" wide. WOW

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    Comments

    1. Vynil33rpm Vynil33rpm, 4 years ago
      You’re right WoWzWow
    2. lptools, 4 years ago
      Very cool piece!! thanks for posting!!
    3. billretirecoll billretirecoll, 4 years ago
      Lori you got that Today? Nice Find! :^D I hope that you make it back tomorrow, I enjoyed meeting you today, short but sweet! Thanks for posting! :^)
    4. RichmondLori RichmondLori, 4 years ago
      Bill, yes, I got this today, the seller was just going through a tub he had just got, so I told I would be back tomorrow (by 6) !
      Only $ 5.00. inflation has been kind the Star Razor!!!
    5. RichmondLori RichmondLori, 4 years ago
      lptools, thank you for your post.
      I was so excited when he said "$5" -- even more interesting the this is the first single blade razor every made "1884" until the patent expired in "1897"

      That is when a salesman named King Camp Gillette gets the idea for a safety razor with disposable blades. Gillette applied for a patent on December 3, 1901 and began production in 1903.

      thanks for your interest. Lori
    6. RichmondLori RichmondLori, 4 years ago
      Vynil33rpm - thank you for your expressions, Bill made the experience one worth going - I will be there tomorrow early, this is awesome. Lori

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