Vintage VALET Auto Strop Safety Razor New York

#020168: 

1920's Valet Gold Plated Auto-Strop Safety Razor.

Awesome gears on the side for blade housing to roll on.

The original blade placement paper is still in place and in great shape.

Looks like this may have never been used.

Some minor pitting, but overall in great condition.

Weighs about 3oz

Markings:
Top of Head - Valet, "Press" on blade release
Under Blade area - AutoStrop Safety Razor Co. Inc
New York, U.S.A.
Back of Head - PATENT NOS 1,492,246 PATS /\ 1,163,332 1,639,335 PEND

Measurements:
3 1/2" Long
1 1/2" Blade