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Robart Tank mechanical shaving blade sharpener from Germany dating to the early 20th century, made of iron, fully mechanical with a hand crank, bearing multiple DRGM registrations, in good used condition with patina and no missing parts; dimensions 8 cm wide, 5 cm high, 6 cm deep and weighing 280 g.
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Rare mechanical razor blade sharpener from the first half of the 20th century, equipped with multiple D.R.G.M. numbers (German Gebrauchsmuster, used between 1891 and 1945). This type of device was used to resharpen classic safety razor blades so they lasted longer.
The model bears the brand name Robart Tank and is fully mechanical: turned by hand, the rollers are set in motion, allowing the blade to travel along the sharpening surfaces at a fixed angle. The mechanism runs 100% smoothly, which is exceptional for its age.
Features
• Original Robart Tank model
• Equipped with multiple D.R.G.M. registrations (guaranteeing German design and engineering protection before 1945)
• Fully functional mechanism
• Nice patina, no missing parts
• Compact, sturdy, and technically interesting
• Rare in this condition
A beautiful piece of shaving and engineering history, loved by collectors of vintage shaving gear, industrial design, and curiosities. Also ideal as a decorative object in a barbershop or man cave.
NB: The photos show the device in both sharpening and resting positions; it is in its original state, has not been polished — and note that the rust is on the razor blade, not on the device, so it can be removed and replaced.
Rare mechanical razor blade sharpener from the first half of the 20th century, equipped with multiple D.R.G.M. numbers (German Gebrauchsmuster, used between 1891 and 1945). This type of device was used to resharpen classic safety razor blades so they lasted longer.
The model bears the brand name Robart Tank and is fully mechanical: turned by hand, the rollers are set in motion, allowing the blade to travel along the sharpening surfaces at a fixed angle. The mechanism runs 100% smoothly, which is exceptional for its age.
Features
• Original Robart Tank model
• Equipped with multiple D.R.G.M. registrations (guaranteeing German design and engineering protection before 1945)
• Fully functional mechanism
• Nice patina, no missing parts
• Compact, sturdy, and technically interesting
• Rare in this condition
A beautiful piece of shaving and engineering history, loved by collectors of vintage shaving gear, industrial design, and curiosities. Also ideal as a decorative object in a barbershop or man cave.
NB: The photos show the device in both sharpening and resting positions; it is in its original state, has not been polished — and note that the rust is on the razor blade, not on the device, so it can be removed and replaced.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
280 g
Style subtype
Industrial design
No. of items
1
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Title additional information
razor sharpening machine
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