Up for sale is a vintage Durham Duplex safety razor with a folding handle, patented May 28, 1907. This classic razor is marked “Made in USA” and comes in its original cream-colored embossed celluloid box, which features the Durham Duplex crest.

The razor has a unique comb-style head and metal frame with cream handle scales, likely Bakelite or early plastic. A great example of early 20th-century shaving tools, this piece was commonly used for personal grooming and by barbers.

Condition:

• Razor shows some light surface rust/tarnish on the metal head

• Handle is intact with no cracks

• Folding action works smoothly

• Case is solid with visible wear, scuffs, and light age-related staining

• Hinges on box function properly

Markings:

• “DURHAM DUPLEX” on razor head

• “PAT. U.S.A. MAY 28, 07 AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES” on handle

• “MADE IN USA” on spine

• Crest and Durham Duplex logo embossed on case