{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/vintage-valet-auto-strop-safety-razor-set-with-bakelite-case","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}