A leather shaving strop, ca. 1920s. The leather section ends at a point with two incised sections near the end. A metal piece is attached at one end with incised maker's information and the brand name of the object (see marks/inscriptions). A thin fabric handle is attached to the metal piece. Purchased from Ontario Antiques, Inc., the strop is in good condition with cuts and scratches on the leather and tarnish on the metal. On one side of the metal piece is "VALET AutoStrop" and on the other side is "AUTOSTROP SAFE T RAZOR CO./NEW YORK, U. S. A./H J Gaisman PRESIDENT."
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Toilet Article, Strops, Safe T Razor Company, Barbershops--Equipment and supplies
