Vintage W.R.Case Razor Hone

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

So I just picked this up, not sure of the age or anything. It appears to be completely unused. Anyone have any information and approximate value? Thanks

 

[Prester John]

So I just picked this up, not sure of the age or anything. It appears to be completely unused. Anyone have any information and approximate value? Thanks

Nice find, David. I have no info for you, though. Hopefully someone will. I don't think there's a lot of traffic on this subforum.
I would love to learn to shave with a straight razor. Been getting my neck shaved with one at the barber shop all my life. No salons for me! But I have a beard for over twenty years now, and my wife doesn't want me to shave it. Neither do I. I miss the smell of Aqua Velva, though!

 

[jpm2]

So I just picked this up, not sure of the age or anything. It appears to be completely unused. Anyone have any information and approximate value? Thanks

I don't have any info but find it interesting the box says "natural abrasive".

 

[Kiteman72]

David, I found this in Jim Sargent's 7th Ed. of American Premium Guide to Knives and Razors on page 389.

"Razor hones having the W.R. Case & Sons" mark are very rare, especially with their original box."

One like yours is pictured (extra choice, #232) and the value is given as $125 (book published in 2008).
Misplaced Hillbilly

Sweet, sweet find!

 

[David Martin]

I would go and post it on the Case collectors site. There will be someone that knows about it. DM

 

[Kiteman72]

The box is in very good condition (it looks like anyway) and having the paper instructions would be very rare indeed, I would think.

Would be a nice addition to any vintage Case collection (like the one you are building ).