Razor (open) and case

Object/Artifact

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Worshipful Company of Cutlers, London

Name/Title

Razor (open) and case

Entry/Object ID

0000.1.639

Description

639.01: Razor, steel blade with ivory handle 639.02: Case for two razors. Rose-wood (?) with rounded ends and hinged lid. The lid is veneered with mottled effect. Press-stud fastening on long side. Purple velvet and white silk (lid) lining.

Collection

Cutlery Collection, Razor

Made/Created

Artist

Southern and Richardson

Date made

circa 1890

Time Period

19

Place

City

Sheffield

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Razor: On blade SOUTHERN AND RICHARDSON / DOW CUTLERY WORKS / SHEFFIELD

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Cutlery Collection Record Book

Other Number

CC639

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: Razor: blade 145mm, handle 146mm. Case: length 175mm; width 32mm; height, 38mm.