Thanks to Eclecticnîmes  : EARLY 1820s FOLDING TRAVEL IVORY STRAIGHT RAZOR SET

Cased in a fine red leather and gold etui, this stunning folding straight razor and 3 blades. Handle, a marvel is in a beautiful quality, finely carved in ivory, encrusted with a silver plaque and nailed. In its safety catch you can insert 3 differents blades that are signed ( box could contain 5 blades ) Inside, is lined with a green velvet. Each blade is engraved: "Portable" "Collects" "Razors" and stamped: "GOLLETT HOLBORN" and numbered 28.

Dimensions: Handle: 4-1/4" Blades: 4"

British work, dating from the 1820/1840 years


 

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