Vintage VALET Autostrop single edge razor in metal case

This safety razor is in used condition. It is a beautiful vintage Valet model, presented in its metal box with purple velvet interior. The sharpening leather is missing. This is a system where you slide the leather into the head and sharpen the blade by tilting the handle from side to side. This is known as an “Autostrop” model. Made in England. The razor head shows some traces of plating loss, see photos. Fully functional, you change the blade by inserting it into the slot where the brand name appears, then present the blade against the comb, and close the latch at the back. The set includes a second-hand blade, for decoration/collection purposes only. The razor, on the other hand, is perfectly serviceable with the right blades. This model uses single-edged blades, which only the Feather brand continues to make today (reference FHS-10). The case is a little tired but can still close.