Lot 8


Wonderful straight razor with green inlay at ends. Solingen Germany. Tang is marked F.W.E Special, and F.W. Engels Solingen GR Germany. Comes in original green suede trademarked case. Between 1909 and 1943, Friedrich Wilhelm Engelss company on Broome Street, New York City, would sell several models of excellent quality straight razors manufactured in Solingen, Germany one of the hubs of stainless steel production and blade manufacture of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. These razors, sold under the brand of F.W. Engels, were manufactured using Argo steel, some of the toughest and most durable steel ever used in the production of shaving blades. Known for their ability to take and hold an edge for a considerable length of time, Engels razors were made by Engelswerk C.W. Engels, Foche, a company that also produced various other cutlery during its fifty-one years in operation. Founded by Carl-Wilhelm Engels in 1892, the company was later owned by the Engels family, comprising Carl-Wilhelms sons Emil and Villi, and his widow Matilda. Emil would actively encourage export of his familys companys goods, and increased the range produced to hundreds of catalogue items. He would partner with Friedrich Wilhelm Engels in New York to distribute their razors in America. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 6.25" long closed. Condition:
- Excellent Condition. very light wear to the blade (see photos)
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