Gold Streamline

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Hi Everybody,

I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on a Gold plated Streamline razor I discovered in an antique shop recently....there is very little mention of them at all that I can find.
There was a set on ebay in 2015 but I have no idea how much it went for......this is a different set to that one as the age marks and lacquer chips are different.

I was totally planning to put this razor into my rotation but realising how unusual it is am slightly reluctant to do as it shows no signs at all of being ever used.

Any information anyone can shed on it would be gratefully received:))

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Lovely catch!

Aside from what we know about the Streamline, that it was made in the 1950s and packaged in a number of guises, I don't have a great deal more to say. Naturally, the 'New Chromium Strop Outfit' moniker doesn't apply here as it's gold.

It was a thing ...

I've seen just one before and at the time wondered if it had been plated by a collector. Never say never, when it comes to vintage razors. I'm inclined to believe these were plated from the off, likely as a limited run and perhaps as a special for the launch. Notice the lettering on the case is also gold filled?
 
Thanks everyone. I have managed to confirm that this is a different set to the one on Ebay a few years ago, he still has his:-, so they are not a one off.
I have no idea of how much the other set finally went for but I guess until I know I will just keep looking at it rather than using it! Maybe being too cautious but I would rather be safe than sorry!
 
It is cracking looking. Me i would stick a gem blade in it and shave with it. It was made for shaving, and it will do it well.
 
Have you shaved with a SE Razor before ? If you have give it a whirl using a modern Gem Blade, will not really affect the Razor. Wear seem to be common when the Stropper unit has been used.
 
Hi, I shave mostly with a 1912 or a choice of cutthroats...if the kids give me time:) so I am keen to try it but if it is worth mega bucks I might just be to nervous...
I have no idea what the last one went for but one of the comments at the time on here was "Revenue/Customs will smile if that comes over here! " !!!
 
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