{"title":"Barbershop","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic shaving and barbering collectibles, from vintage safety razors and straight razors to strops, brushes, mugs and grooming accessories. Timeless pieces for collectors, traditional wet shavers and lovers of classic gentleman's style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-valet-auto-strop-safety-razor-set-with-bakelite-case","title":"Vintage Valet Auto Strop Safety Razor Set with Bakelite Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong\u003eValet Auto Strop Safety Razor\u003c\/strong\u003e set, complete with its marbled brown Bakelite case and original instruction booklet.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the early to mid-20th century, the Valet Auto Strop system was an innovative self-stropping safety razor that allowed the blade to be sharpened without removal. This example retains its textured brass handle, razor head, fitted Bakelite storage case and original instruction booklet, making it an appealing collector's set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe richly marbled Bakelite case is embossed \u003cstrong\u003e\"Valet Auto Strop Safety Razor\"\u003c\/strong\u003e to the interior lid and remains in good condition with its internal compartments intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Valet Auto Strop safety razor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal marbled Bakelite case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal instruction booklet included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass handle with age-related patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a collectible; not recommended for shaving without restoration and replacement blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValet Auto Strop Safety Razor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1930s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-stropping razor system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal marbled Bakelite case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectable gentleman's grooming set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA great addition to any collection of vintage shaving equipment, barberiana or Art Deco grooming accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53477821677868,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_3035.jpg?v=1785370119"},{"product_id":"vintage-valet-auto-strop-safety-razor-set-with-bakelite-case-strop-blade-holder","title":"Vintage Valet Auto Strop Safety Razor Set with Bakelite Case, Strop \u0026 Blade Holder","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original \u003cstrong\u003eValet Auto Strop Safety Razor\u003c\/strong\u003e set, complete with its marbled Bakelite case, original leather stropping attachment, blade holder and instruction booklet.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in England during the early to mid-20th century, the ingenious Auto Strop system allowed the blade to be stropped without removal from the razor. This example is a more complete set than most, retaining its knurled metal razor, leather strop, original blade holder, Bakelite case embossed \u003cstrong\u003e\"Valet Auto Strop Safety Razor – Made in England\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, and original instruction booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition to any collection of vintage shaving equipment, barberiana or Art Deco grooming accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Valet Auto Strop safety razor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal marbled Bakelite case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal leather stropping attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal blade holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a collectible; suitable for display or restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValet Auto Strop Safety Razor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1930s–1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnurled metal handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-stropping razor system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Bakelite storage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather strop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal instruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce and complete grooming set that appeals to collectors of vintage shaving equipment and traditional barbering memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53477849301292,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_3025_1c76e05d-1072-4ab6-bdc1-97ae5a0e3471.jpg?v=1785370525"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/collections\/IMG_3039.jpg?v=1785370295","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/collections\/barbershop.oembed","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}