When did the Rolls Razor first come out?
Manufacturers of the Rolls Razor, “The Hollow-ground Safety Razor which strops and hones itself”. (Stand No. JP20) 1930 A U.S. patent was issued. The earliest models had a pebble-finish metal case. Some came in a dark red pebble grain leatherette (probably over wood) case with a glove snap closure.
Where was the Rolls dry shaver first sold?
By 1937 the U.S. distributor was Rolls Razor, Inc., 305 East 45th Street, New York. By 1951 Rolls was also advertising the Viceroy Electric Dry Shaver, or, the ad said, if you have “no electricity… ask for the Viceroy non-electric mechanical dry shaver Press the lever and shave!”
Where was the Rolls Razor factory in London?
The factory address was 255 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW 2, with showrooms located at 197a, Regent Street, London, W1. The U.S. importer was Lee and Schiffer, East 44th Street, New York City. By 1937 the U.S. distributor was Rolls Razor, Inc., 305 East 45th Street, New York.
Why did Charles Colston resign from Rolls Razor?
1963 Charles Colston resigned from the board; Rolls Razor sold its 50 percent of Rolls Colston to Charles Colston in order to concentrate on other domestic appliances than dishwashers. At the end of the year Sir Charles rejoined the board .
When was the first Rolls safety razor made?
The U.S. patent for the method of attaching the blade to the handle was filed in 1925 and issued in 1930. The name “Rolls Razor (1927) Ltd.” was used in advertising. The razor was still manufactured and sold in the 1950s. Several models have been made. Pre-1930 and gold plated models seem to be the rarest.
When did the Rolls Whetter razor come out?
The Rolls “The Whetter” trademark was registered in the U.S. in 1950; the first use was 1916. The U.S. patent for the method of attaching the blade to the handle was filed in 1925 and issued in 1930. The name “Rolls Razor (1927) Ltd.” was used in advertising. The razor was still manufactured and sold in the 1950s.
What are the dimensions of a Rolls Imperial razor?
The corners of the case are more rounded (about a 5/8-inch radius) than previous Rolls. The case dimensions are 2-7/8 x 6-1/4 inches. Both the Imperial and Viscount Models had an aluminum case version.
What’s the serial number on a Rolls Razor?
The nickel plated Imperial No. 2 is the most common. How Old is My Rolls Razor? Most razors have a serial number on the side of the metal case or on the end/side of the stropping mechanism operating handle. If anyone has a key that relates this number to the date of manufacture, please share it with us. Patent dates don’t help much.
