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Original 1920s Gillette New Improved Tuckaway three-piece double-edge safety razor travel set with compact Greek-key metal case, purple velvet lining and matching Gillette blade bank. Gold-plated brass razor is marked “PAT. JAN. 13, 1920 U.S.A. / OTHER PATENTS PENDING,” and the guard is marked Gillette and Made in U.S.A. Displays beautifully with authentic age-related wear, including plating loss, surface scratches, tarnish, small oxidation spots, interior wear and visible hairline cracking at the upper handle neck. Please review all photos carefully.
**Full description**
Vintage Gillette New Improved Tuckaway safety razor set dating to approximately 1921–1929. Designed as a compact travel set, the three-piece razor disassembles to fit inside its original square metal presentation case.
The case features an embossed Greek-key border and a rich purple velvet interior. The original Gillette printing inside the lid is now extremely faded but remains faintly visible.
Included:
* Three-piece Gillette open-comb double-edge safety razor
* Original compact metal travel case
* Matching gold-tone Gillette blade bank
* Vintage Gillette blade wrapper/packet shown in the photographs
Markings:
* “PAT. JAN. 13, 1920 U.S.A.”
* “OTHER PATENTS PENDING”
* Gillette diamond trademark
* “REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.”
* “MADE IN U.S.A.”
* Blade bank marked “Gillette – Known the World Over”
Condition:
Preowned antique/vintage condition with substantial authentic wear. The gold-plated finish shows scratches, discoloration, tarnish, plating loss and scattered green oxidation. There are visible hairline cracks around the narrow upper neck of the handle, a known condition issue with this model. The case has extensive exterior finish wear, scratches and discoloration. Its purple velvet lining is faded, stained, compressed and worn along the edges, while the printed Gillette logo inside the lid is now extremely faint.
The razor has not been professionally restored or sanitized. Vintage blade components are included for collectible/display purposes and are not recommended for use. Please examine all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.
