Aristocrat #66

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I'm down in Cornwall for the weekend and picked up what I think is an Aristocrat no. 66. Found in an antique shop, it was in a non-original nickel, unbranded travel box. Gillette, Made in England, Brit Pat no. 694093 with a barber pole handle. No other distinguishing marks. Looks like it's had very little use, like one shave worth of use. The turning action on the handle feels spot on. Whatever it is I'm pleased! Can anyone confirm this (limited internet and no books make checking difficult!)?

Did Gillette ever sell a plated travel set of sorts? The other boxes included one for soap, one for a toothbrush and a talcum shaker.
 
Sounds like a # 22/66 to me.

They definitely made Aristocrat travel sets but they don't appear very often, I think it would be clear if your razor belonged to it. TECH's usually get bundled and sometimes replaced with a better razor as maybe the case with yours, still a good find either way.

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