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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 567

H. Boker and Co. Shorty Straight Razor with Case

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
This vintage folding straight razor was manufactured by H. Boker and Co. in Germany. The carbon steel blade features a square point and is identified by the tang stamp as the Shorty model. The tang is stamped with three lines of text: SHORTY, H. BOKER and CO., and GERMANY. The handle scales are constructed from yellow butterscotch molded celluloid and feature an ornate embossed floral and scrollwork design. The razor is accompanied by a coffin-style cardboard case with an embossed dark leatherette covering. Blade length: 2.5 inches.

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