this razor made by Boker?

[alfa5069]

Hi Guys,
I got this razor and like to know about it. Is this razor made by Boker, the tang stamp looks like Boker.
Does anyone any clue?
Thanks.

[Papa Bones]

Not sure about the Boker Tree logo, but The Mab Co. was originally established in England. But there was also an American Distribution established. There is a possibility that The MAB Co. may have contracted Boker to produce some of their blades. It is well known of the quality of Boker's straight razors that were produced in Solingen Germany.

You may find this interesting.
https://www.shavelibrary.com/w/Mab_Co.,_The

Also

[RevolverGuy]

It's definitely the vintage Boker tree stamp. I have to say that case it comes with is very nice.

[alfa5069]

Thank you so much Papa for sharing your valuable info.
You think how old it is?

Not sure about the Boker Tree logo, but The Mab Co. was originally established in England. But there was also an American Distribution established. There is a possibility that The MAB Co. may have contracted Boker to produce some of their blades. It is well known of the quality of Boker's straight razors that were produced in Solingen Germany.

You may find this interesting.
https://www.shavelibrary.com/w/Mab_Co.,_The

Also

The Mab SR.jpg
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MAB info.JPG

[alfa5069]

Glad to know! Thank you.
Do you now how much the razor worth with the case?

It's definitely the vintage Boker tree stamp. I have to say that case it comes with is very nice.

[Papa Bones]

Thank you so much Papa for sharing your valuable info.
You think how old it is?

Not really sure. But since the dates listed for the company is 1890's to 1920, you know it is 1920 or before. I've been researching for the last couple of days, but can't find much more on the original company. I've searched past auctions on Ebay, with not many listed. The few I found that did sell was in the $25 to $30 range. Unfortunately when an item that is not of a well known manufacture with a history or provenance, it usually does not bring a high value. Yours is a nice looking razor with a unique box and tang stamp. My recommendation would be to hang on to it for a while, maybe someone with more information and more knowledge than I may come along with better info.

[alfa5069]

Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it

Thank you so much Papa for sharing your valuable info.
You think how old it is?

Not really sure. But since the dates listed for the company is 1890's to 1920, you know it is 1920 or before. I've been researching for the last couple of days, but can't find much more on the original company. I've searched past auctions on Ebay, with not many listed. The few I found that did sell was in the $25 to $30 range. Unfortunately when an item that is not of a well known manufacture with a history or provenance, it usually does not bring a high value. Yours is a nice looking razor with a unique box and tang stamp. My recommendation would be to hang on to it for a while, maybe someone with more information and more knowledge than I may come along with better info.

[Steve Warden]

Cool! I'd get that scale fixed, send it out to Glen of Gemstar Customs for a professional sharpening, and use it!
I have a Boker straight razor and it gives a great shave.

Glen is a great guy to do business with.

And shaving sharp on a razor is a whole lot sharper than shaving sharp on a pocket knife!

[alfa5069]

Thanks Steve for your recommendation.
The problem is I live in Canada!

Cool! I'd get that scale fixed, send it out to Glen of Gemstar Customs for a professional sharpening, and use it!
I have a Boker straight razor and it gives a great shave.

Glen is a great guy to do business with.

And shaving sharp on a razor is a whole lot sharper than shaving sharp on a pocket knife!