Lot of vintage razor blades 50s Gillette Schick Valet old boxes

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot brings together three old razor blade boxes, visible in the photo, from iconic brands of the first half of the 20th century. Each box features a distinctive design, typical of the 1950s, with graphics and typography characteristic of this period. The set includes a red and white "VALET AutoStrop Blades" box, a beige and red "SCHICK Stainless Krona Plus" box, and a blue-green "BLUE Gillette BLADES" box adorned with a portrait of King Gillette, the brand's visual signature.

The rectangular Valet box features a red background with a white frame and retro lettering, evoking the world of mechanical shaving accessories from the mid-20th century. The Schick box, also rectangular, bears the inscription "3 Long Lasting Blades" on the front, as well as industrial typography on a beige background, accented with touches of red.

The Gillette box stands out with its central illustration depicting the face of King Gillette, the brand's founder, on a blue-green background with geometric patterns and black and white lettering. All of these packages reveal an authentic patina, with slightly faded colors, testifying to their age and period preservation. The main inscriptions are perfectly legible on each visible side.

These boxes are placed side by side on an old wooden surface, which highlights their retro aesthetic and compact format. No internal content is visible; only the front of each box is shown. The corners and edges show moderate signs of wear, consistent with past use and their estimated age.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The boxes show signs of wear, scuffs, and a patina consistent with their era. The inscriptions, logos, and illustrations remain clearly visible on the presented sides.

Did you know? Gillette and Schick razor blades revolutionized male hygiene in the 20th century. King Camp Gillette launched the first disposable razor blade in 1903, making shaving more accessible and safer. The Schick brand, founded by Jacob Schick, is also known for its innovations in automatic razors starting in the 1920s.

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