Object Number 1965.0640

Object Name

Razor

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

William Greaves & Sons (Maker)
1816-1849
Antiques Magazine, December 1922 p 261 -267.

Place of Origin

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1775-1850

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Left side of blade, near handle; "W·GREAVES / & SONS" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.

Materials

Iron; Horn; Brass

Techniques

Wrought

Dimensions (inches)

10.2 (L) , 0.8 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

25.8 (L) , 2 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements are for when the razor is fully opened. Closed length is 15.7 cm and closed width is 2.7 cm.

Object Description

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