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Post by drumzalot on Aug 11, 2014 18:00:20 GMT -6
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Post by birdlives on Aug 11, 2014 22:31:00 GMT -6
So am I right in assuming that. August schueber probably got a patent for this in 1900 but this perticular example was made til after 1919? Sort of like august got the pat for the 1912 in 1909 but it wasn't made til 1912..... This is all just my "off the cuff" guessing....Am I close?
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Post by drumzalot on Aug 11, 2014 23:25:34 GMT -6
Yes, I would say that your assumption is correct but I will add more info here. There was an earlier version of this LC released before 1919 (with one minor difference). The earlier model was completely the same except that on back of the frame it is stamped "Star Safety Razor Corp."
Another minor difference is that the blade holders have a star emblem stamped on one of the edges. The early model is believed to have been produced in either 1910 or 1911. This specific LC later had the name changed to read "A.S.R. Corp." Of course, the name change reflected the 1919 merger (much like the Gem Damaskeene series).
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Post by drumzalot on Aug 11, 2014 23:27:03 GMT -6
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Post by birdlives on Aug 12, 2014 0:51:32 GMT -6
Wow Joe...ain't you just whistling Dixie....You about some serious business putting together that Rogue's Galley.......Whew!....Ohh My!! is it just me or is it getting a little HOT IN HERE....ha,ha..
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Post by PJGH on Aug 12, 2014 2:49:42 GMT -6
So, the ASR Corp came into being as a legal entity in 1919, subsuming the "assets and good-will" of the ASR Co.Inc. and GEM Safety Razor Corp. What you've got stamped on the back of that razor would suggest post-1919, then ... or am I missing something? There's a very similar example in Waits up to 1922 - from the Montgomery Ward Catalogue. Curious such an older style was continued so long. It's a gem
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Post by RocketMan on Aug 12, 2014 11:24:53 GMT -6
So... Early 20s it is.
Very nice heap of hoes there. Some fine original safeties there.
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Post by norfolkdick on Aug 12, 2014 13:39:39 GMT -6
Greetings Joe I do not know what the collective noun is for a number of lather catchers but whatever it is this collection is just wonderful!! A 'pride' sounds good as does a 'scalder'; perhaps you know better Regards Dick.
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Post by drumzalot on Aug 12, 2014 18:33:53 GMT -6
Birdlives, it's getting hot n' heavy!
Paul, I don't own a copy of Wait's publication (though I should by now). It's a bit surprising that these archaic LC's were still being made when they were no longer the latest SE incarnation. It makes you wish that they were made for a much longer time period. I wish someone took the risk and manufactured these gems today.
Rocketdude, your comment just makes me laugh. Drummers use terms that are a bit humorous (the best way to put it) to describe drums. Bass drums that have not been drilled to insert tom tom stands are referred to as virgins. Toms mounted on stands are referred to as racks. It's not uncommon to hear "I got some virgins and a nice set of racks."
Dick, I like pride. After all, who isn't proud of their lather catcher collection?
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Post by drumzalot on Aug 12, 2014 18:39:50 GMT -6
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