A beautifully preserved and highly collectible example of early Gillette craftsmanship, this Gillette New Improved Tuckaway Set is offered as a complete original ensemble, showcasing the elegance and engineering of Gillette’s New Improved era.
The set includes the original shipper box, cloth travel bag, gold metal presentation case, gold blade bank, and the gold three-piece Tuckaway razor. The razor remains in original condition, retaining much of its factory Gillette gold plating, which has aged gracefully and reflects its authentic vintage character.
As expected with a razor of this age, there are honest signs of use and some plating loss, adding to its historical charm rather than detracting from its appeal. The handle shows small hairline cracks from the original press-fit construction, a well-known and very common characteristic of New Improved era handles, and not considered a defect for collectors of these early Gillette sets.
Compact, elegant, and rich in history, the Tuckaway was designed as a premium travel razor, and complete sets like this—especially with the shipper and accessories—are increasingly difficult to find. An excellent opportunity for collectors seeking originality, completeness, and a genuine piece of Gillette’s golden age.
Date Code: 526963A - 1920
