Razors, set of, in case

Name/Title

Razors, set of, in case

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.273

Description

273.01 - 273.03 Blades: Standard form, parallel edges, hollow-ground steel blades with thick back edge; the tang threaded to fit into the handle. 273.04 Handle: Dismountable of gold, with a threaded hole at the small end to take the blade. Conical in form and circular in section, the top slightly rounded and bearing a monogram; decorated in a raised design. 273.05 Case: Wood, lined in velvet, with shaped recesses to take the three blades and handle, and a hinged lid; finely veneered on top and sides, with a brass hook-and-eye clasp.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Razor

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Date made

circa 1834 - circa 1835

Time Period

19

Place

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

On handle, assay mark on gold of HM and lion and lower case t. Monogram on top of razor handle IAA (see drawing below)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC273