Name/Title
Razor, safety, mechanicalEntry/Object ID
0000.1.642Description
642.01: Razor, the head of chromium plated metal shaped as a segment of a cylinder that is covered with a gauze cutting screen. At the sides of this are two extensions carrying bearings for the handle.
The integral handle is of black bakerlite and pivots on bearings placed about halfway along its length, so that cutting blades are swept across the sheet of gauze in a semi-rotary action.
642.02: Case, of black bakerlite with sprung-hinged lid and shaped to fit the instrument.Collection
Cutlery Collection, RazorMade/Created
Artist
Wilkinson Sword LtdDate made
circa 1945Time Period
20Place
City
SheffieldCountry
EnglandContinent
EuropeNotes
Company Connection: D.Randolph (Master 1985) was chairman of Wilkinson Sword 1972-1979.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
On the extensions to the head. On one side, WILKINSON / SWORD / AND CO / LTD with the trade mark of crossed swords.
On the other side , MADE IN ENGLAND / BRIT. PAT. 559703 / BRIT & FOREIGN / PATENTS / PENDINGOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Cutlery Collection Record BookOther Number
CC642Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: Razor: 75mm
Case: 90mm long
