From the grandson:
I have decided to send you my heirloom, My grandfather migrated to the U.S. from Cuba at the age of 36 in 1955 he continued his trade of Barber till 1974. He passed away in 1997 thereafter the razor was put a way till now. Note the sign that reads “$1.00 haircut”. A fine price for an expert trim. I figured you might appreciate a piece of the history behind this Duble Duck Goldedge straight razor.
The vintage photos of his grandfather were kindly shared with me, and illustrate the history behind the blade.
Ducks are always a challenging restoration. The cracked ice scales often deteriorate over time, and the blades, so thin, often have little room for removing age. I put a nice satin polish on the blade, reset the scales, and took the brass to a shine. With some careful restoration, I’m confident it has many generations of life left in it.
Proud to send it home.
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