Rocket 500 HD?

[A - W]

Not sure f I found a little treasure today in a local antiques shop.

Looking at the interweb I think it is a gilette Rocket HD.
Using this guide: http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/gillette-rocket-the-refined-de.8590/

Number seven about a third of the way down.

Also looking at other site it looks very similar to a Milord on some sites.

Anyone care to comment?

 

[pedro083]

It looks like a hd rocket but could also be the Alu version would need to know the weight

 

[A - W]

Thanks.

Using a basic set of kitchen scales around 45grams

Forgot to add, no date code, patent pending under the cargo doors and made in England stamped.

 

[chrisbell]

Sounds too light to be an HD Rocket - possibly a paperclip Rocket (LD)?

 

[A - W]

Could well be. The scales measure per 20g so no where near accurate enough.

I am wondering due to the darker colouring if it is the HD.

What should I have paid for it? Or worth?

Also the case seems unusual as they appear to be in plastic?

 

[Tall_Paul]

Milords were gold, so it isn't one of those. The case you have is from a Gillette Aristocrat I think.

Not exactly sure what Rocket it is, but it'll be a nice shaver.

 

[chrisbell]

Could well be. The scales measure per 20g so no where near accurate enough.

I am wondering due to the darker colouring if it is the HD.

What should I have paid for it? Or worth?

Also the case seems unusual as they appear to be in plastic?

Plus or minus 20g? If so, they're pretty inaccurate, but it supports the idea of it being either the aluminium Rocket or the paperclip.

 

[singerman]

it looks in pretty good nick, if you paid less than £25 quid you will have a bargain, it gives a lovely shave - i love mine, & was probably made in the mid 50's when many of us were still sperm! rick.

 

[Johnus]

I believe I have it's sister: NO.430030

Believe it's an Arsto Jr.

 

[chrisbell]

I believe I have it's sister: NO.430030

Believe it's an Arsto Jr.

If the OPs scales are even halfway accurate, isn't it too light to be an Aristo Jr?

 

[Johnus]

Can you see a pat.# on the back? if it ends in 030 then it's a Jr. ( I've been told).

 

[A - W]

The razor states 'Patent pending' under the silo doors.

 

[chrisbell]

The razor states 'Patent pending' under the silo doors.

Still sounds like a Paperclip to me. Could possibly be an aluminium-handled HD or a late '40s original Rocket.

 

[A - W]

A few more photos just taken.

Looking at the shaveden link it would appear closest to number 7 on the pictures.

 

[chrisbell]

A few more photos just taken.

Looking at the shaveden link it would appear closest to number 7 on the pictures.

As I say, unless your scales are seriously out-of-adjustment I doubt it's an all-brass HD; more likely to be the aluminium-handled version or paperclip, bearing in mind that it's stamped "Patent Pending" rather than an actual patent number.

 

[Johnus]

The razor states 'Patent pending' under the silo doors.

On the very bottom bottom right where the handle enters the head. Is there a number?