Horstator Documentation Appraisal

Vintage Horstator Manual Hair Clipper with Original Box and Documentation

This is a complete vintage Horstator manual hair clipper set, originating from Solingen, West Germany. The clipper itself is constructed from high-quality chrome-plated steel, featuring a manual squeeze-handle mechanism used before the ubiquity of electric trimmers. The tool exhibits a polished finish with minimal oxidation, suggesting excellent care. Notable features include the Horstator 'HS' logo stamped on the blade assembly and a distinctive set of serrated cutting teeth. The set is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring its original graphic cardboard box with mid-century typography and illustration. Inside, a plastic protective cap covers the blade head, and original manufacturer's documentation is present. A handwritten warranty or sales card dated '18/4/1958' provides a precise provenance and age, placing it firmly in the late 1950s. The box shows some edge wear and moderate foxing consistent with age, but remains structurally sound. This item represents the peak of German industrial manufacturing in personal grooming tools, characterized by heavy-duty construction and precise mechanical tolerances.