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c. 1888 Commemorative President Benjamin Harrison Straight Razor, Original Box

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:160.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
c. 1888 Commemorative President Benjamin Harrison Straight Razor, Original Box
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Benjamin Harrison Commemorative Straight Razor & Case
c. 1888, Vintage Commemorative President Benjamin Harrison Straight Razor, Produced by Koeller & Schmitz Cutlery Co. with its Original Case, Choice Very Fine.
This Commemorative Benjamin Harrison Straight Razor measures about 9.25” when open and 6” when closed, with a 3” blade. Carved bone handle with an insert image of Harrison and “OUR PRESIDENT” on one side. The portrait of Harrison with his name engraved below is a metal inlay which appears to be silver. The rarised letters are pressed horn and silver painted, thus the actual wear from use. The inlay is excellent and sharp. One side of the blade tang is engraved “Our President” and the other side has “Koeller & Schmitz Cutlery Co. Registered”. Original black slipcase box has wear, missing both paper end panels from actual use.