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Hi all picked this travel case up today for 50 dollars. I reckon it's pretty cool. Most original I believe and some extras. Ebony marked brush nice straight razor was hoping could explain the plaque. Date engraved is 1905 but the hallmark looks like 1908 seems a little strange to me. Have googled herbert palmer a few come up but might have to do a little more research. Have to try and fix lock and looks like original key. There are a couple of different razors in it if anyone can name them would be great. Any thoughts welcome chris View attachment 127422 View attachment 127422

 

Can’t help you with the details. But I think you did good for $50. I would have bought it too.

 

I really like it! Think you did good for 50.

 

Your case is lovely, I would have bought it too
Your date letter is 1904
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/London/Cycle 1896-1915.html

 

That makes sense I was looking at birmingham doh!

 

Very nice, sturdy leather, a quality case. And no guessing about who and when. You did very well for au$50.

Although Britain has state assay marks, they have kept the old European system of individual date marking for the different assay offices. Other European countries have standardized date marking, or abandoned it altogether. And some just don't give a blank.

 

Having the silver plaque with name and date really elevates this item.

Not sure if there is enough info to identify (maybe passenger manifests?) but have fun looking!

 

Hey Chris, Great case and contents. I really like it. In your profile, I can't find where you live, but if its America (US$50 or is the NZ$) it means the case has gone from England to NZ to USA. Nice world trip and its still in great condition.

 

England to new zealand to bentleigh australia
No luck with name aw well

 

Australia also makes it a great trip as well.