Vintage Oster A5 Dog Grooming Kit 2 Clippers 14 Blades Solingen Shears Case

Key Details

Item: Vintage Professional Dog Grooming Kit

Primary Brand: Oster

Clipper Model: Oster Professional Animal Grooming Clipper Model A5

Quantity of Clippers: 2

Clipper Status: Both running at time of listing

Blades: 14 detachable clipper blades

Era: c.1980s

Equipment Origins: USA / Solingen, Germany / Blackburn, England

Case: Large fitted wooden professional grooming case with compartmented interior

Power: Corded electric with Australian plugs

Original Packaging: Original Oster Professional Animal Grooming Clipper Model A5 box included

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What’s Included

Oster Clippers & Blades

* 2 × Oster Professional Animal Grooming Model A5 electric clippers

* Both clippers are running at the time of listing

* 14 × detachable clipper blades

* Multiple blades retain their original Oster Professional cardboard boxes

* Original Oster Professional Animal Grooming Clipper Model A5 retail box

* Assorted clipper accessories

Professional Scissors & Shears

Six vintage professional grooming scissors/shears are included:

* 1 × Blue Wonder – Solingen, Germany – marked 1910

* 1 × Blue Wonder – Solingen, Germany – marked 1960

* 2 × H. Eicker & Söhne – Solingen, Germany – Biedermeier 2

* 2 × stainless-steel scissors/shears – maker unidentified

The numbers 1910 and 1960 are markings on the Blue Wonder shears and are not represented as dates of manufacture.

Other Grooming Equipment

* 2 × Magnet Trimmer Stainless Steel – Blackburn, England black-handled trimming tools

* Vintage grooming brushes

* Combs and assorted grooming implements

* Grooming restraint chains

* Assorted clipper fittings and accessories

* Large fitted wooden professional equipment case

Everything shown in the final listing photographs forms part of the sale.

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Mini Story or Hook

A wonderful survivor from the era of traditional professional dog grooming, this substantial c.1980s collection has all the character of a genuine working groomer’s kit accumulated and used over many years.

At its heart are two Oster Professional Model A5 animal grooming clippers, both running at the time of listing, accompanied by an impressive collection of 14 detachable clipper blades, multiple original Oster Professional blade boxes and the surviving original Oster A5 retail box.

The hand tools are equally interesting and reflect the international quality equipment available to professional groomers of the period. They include Blue Wonder Solingen, Germany shears, two H. Eicker & Söhne Biedermeier 2 Solingen shears, two additional stainless-steel scissors and a pair of Magnet Trimmer stainless-steel tools made in Blackburn, England.

Together with the brushes, combs, grooming accessories and substantial fitted wooden equipment case, the collection provides a fascinating snapshot of the specialist equipment assembled and relied upon by a professional dog groomer during the later 20th century.

An appealing collection for an Oster enthusiast, professional groomer, grooming salon display or collector of vintage trade equipment.

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Condition

Condition: Please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.

This is a genuine vintage, pre-owned professional grooming collection displaying wear consistent with age and its former working life.

* Both Oster A5 clippers have been tested and are running at the time of listing.

* Clippers show surface wear, marks and residue consistent with previous professional use.

* The 14 detachable blades are in varying vintage condition and display signs of previous use, age, tarnishing and/or surface oxidation.

* Multiple Oster blades retain their original cardboard boxes, which show staining, writing, handling wear and age-related deterioration.

* The professional scissors and shears show varying degrees of use, scratching, staining, tarnishing, oxidation and sharpening/use marks.

* The Blue Wonder, H. Eicker & Söhne and Magnet tools retain identifiable maker and/or origin markings.

* Brushes, combs, chains and other grooming accessories display normal vintage working wear.

* The wooden case has marks, scratches, staining, knocks and general patina consistent with many years of use.

* The fitted/compartmented interior, hinges, catches and associated case hardware remain present.

* The original Oster A5 cardboard box displays expected age, storage and handling wear.

The collection has not been heavily restored or polished, preserving the appearance and character of an authentic working-era professional grooming kit.

No representation is made regarding the current sharpness of the scissors, shears or clipper blades. Cleaning, sharpening and/or servicing may be required before professional use.

📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.

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Electrical Items

Both Oster A5 clippers have been tested and are running at the time of listing.

This confirms basic operation only. They have not been professionally serviced or tested for prolonged operation, and no guarantee is made regarding future performance.

As vintage electrical equipment, they have not been certified to current Australian electrical safety standards and should be inspected and, where appropriate, serviced or tested by a suitably qualified person before regular use.

The presence of Australian plugs should not be taken as confirmation that the clippers comply with current Australian electrical standards.

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Why This Kit Is Special

What makes this collection particularly appealing is the combination of recognised professional equipment and the fact that the components have remained together as a working-era grooming kit.

Highlights include:

* 2 running Oster A5 professional animal grooming clippers

* 14 detachable clipper blades

* Original Oster A5 clipper packaging

* Multiple original Oster Professional blade boxes

* 2 Blue Wonder Solingen, Germany shears

* 2 H. Eicker & Söhne Biedermeier 2 Solingen shears

* 2 additional stainless-steel scissors/shears

* 2 Magnet Trimmer stainless-steel tools – Blackburn, England

* Vintage grooming brushes, combs, chains and accessories

* Large fitted wooden professional grooming case

While a number of the individual components have collectible and practical value in their own right, keeping the collection together preserves the much more interesting story of a complete professional groomer’s working kit.

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Postage & Handling

📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.

Due to the size, weight and quantity of equipment included, this collection will be securely packed for transport.

Combined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice where applicable.

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Local pickup from Vintage HQ Heidelberg is welcome by prior arrangement.

International buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties, taxes, tariffs or customs charges.

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