Strop and case
Name/Title
Strop and caseEntry/Object ID
SS.64.95 a-bDescription
Razor strop, in case: rectangular walnut slat, with elliptical-shaped handle, covered with leather, both flat sides: in cardboard case, covered with thin red leather, and stamped with gilt floral border on front: applied printed paper labels front and back.Collection
Sunnyside Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerDate made
circa 1850Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
Label, front face of case: "THE SOVEREIGN /RAZOR STROP.//Universally/approved//and warrented superior/ for its Peculiar Composition;" with engraved British coat-of-arms, under which: Label, reverse of case: "THIS RAZOR STROP/ Is Admirably adapted for RENOVATING RAZORS, PENKNIVES, & SURGEONS' INSTRUMENTS, and for the purpose/ of giving a keen and smooth edge to Razors, &c., which may be easily accomplished by laying the Razor flat, pressing light and drawing / it from keel to point, and from end to end of the Strop; remembering always to finish on the light side, the dark being to give a dull/ Instrument a sharp/ keen edge. -- N.B. When the dark side gets dry, rub a few drops of Olive oil on it, which will have a good effect."Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
SS.64.95 A - B
SS.64.95 A-B
SS.64.95