Vintage Barber Pole Razor Blade Bank
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| Management number | 13769545 | Release Date | 2025/10/01 | List Price | $21.00 | Model Number | 13769545 | ||
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PURPOSE: These banks were commonly used in homes and barbershop to safely store and dispose of used double-edged safety razor blades. Preventing accidental cuts.
DESIGN: Modeled after traditional barbershop poles, they often feature a slot on top or a similar mechanism for depositing blades into a hollow interior.
"GAY BLADE" MARKING: The phrase Gay BLADE" was a popular popular, playful term in the mid-20th century, referring to flamboyant or dashing men, and often inscribed on these items as a decorative and humorous element.
HISTORICAL COTEXT: Many vintage examples, like this one, date back to the 1050s and were produced by companies such as Cleminsons pottery or Royal Copely. It measures 6 inches tall.
COMES FROM A NON-SMOKING HOUSEHOLD.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Other |
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| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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