Q:         I have a Gillette shaving set that includes a razor and a silver case with a hinged lid. The case is lined with velvet and satin and is 3 1/2 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide. Inside the top, it’s marked “Gillette Bostonian.” I have never seen a case like this. I’d like to know how old it is.

A :        Your razor and case were advertised in a wholesaler’s catalog in 1922 for a little over $7. The set included a triple-silver-plated “New Improved” razor, a metal blade box and nickel plated case. The case has a tray that automatically rises when the lid is opened and lowers when it’s closed. “Bostonian” is the model name of the razor. The razor and case were also made in a gold-plated version. The value of a complete set is $50 to $100 if it’s not in mint condition.

5 responses to “Gillette Bostonian Shaving Set”

  1. Shadow133 says:

    I have an item that I believe is a needle case. It is 7 in. diameter at the top and 5 1/4 in. diameter at the bottom. 2 in.high plus knob on top. It has 10 pie shaped compartments. The bowl looks like cast iron, 3 /32 in. thick. The dividers are thin and appear to be steel. Very thin for cast iron. The top is walnut, has one pie shaped cutout that turns to expose one of the compartments. Around the knob on top is embossed M. Z. Crane, Pat Nov 3 1868. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about it including the value.

  2. HIP says:

    How am I able to tell if a Currier & Ives lithograph is an original? Thank you for your assistance.

  3. mskandie1013 says:

    Hello, I am curious as to what the signature on my paintings really says and where they’re from, along with if the painting(s) has any authenticity or strong history behind them! Yet I can’t make out the signature..It seems Hebrew???
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    Hi, I have an Fostoria W/RumWell Square Cake Stand. I was told it’s the “Early American” Pattern, and it’s extremely heavy. I’m looking to find any information including value of this piece, and is it better from a financial aspect to sell items as such in Auctions or Outright? Thank you

  5. Amol says:

    Have a jar with Alfred Bruno pottery mark made to ancestor 1905.

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