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H. Boker & Co. Edelweiss Straight Razor, Solingen
$95.00
H. Boker & Co. of Solingen, Germany has produced cutlery under its Tree Brand trademark since 1869, and its "Edelweiss" line was a well-known straight razor trademark of the era. This example carries the maker's tang stamp and blade etch.
The blade is half-hollow ground carbon steel, set in black celluloid scales. See Condition Notes below for detail.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Böker |
| Estimated Era | 1920s |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Celluloid |
| Blade Style | Half Hollow |
| Markings / Stamp | Blade etch: "Edelweiss" (registered trademark). Tang stamp: H. Boker & Co, Solingen, Germany, with Tree Brand logo. |
| Includes | Original box |
Condition Grade
Excellent
Condition Notes
Blade: bright with a clean edge, no chips or cracks; etch and tang stamp remain crisp and legible. Scales: black celluloid is glossy with no cracks or shrinkage, tight to the blade. Pivot: tight, no wobble. Box: original Edelweiss / H. Boker & Co. box included; corners and spine show expected wear consistent with age.