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Razor (Straight razor)
Butcher, William & Sam
1822-1826
Description
This folding razor has black color horn blades and a sharp steel blade joined with a brass rivet. The tip of the handle at the pivot point is covered with a knotted textile. The razor blade is incised with a double-curved hunting bow symbol near the pivot hinge and the blade is marked "THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE BOW RAZOR / MANUFACTURED SOLELY BY / WADE & BUTCHER". The manufacturers were William Butcher who partnered with his younger brother Samuel Butcher, and later with Robert Wade, Sr. as cutlers and edged tool makers.
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Butcher, William & Sam (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Horn (bovine)
- Steel
- Brass
- Cord
Museum Object Number
2010.0012.042
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds drawn from the Centenary Fund
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Complete Details
Object Number
2010.0012.042
Object Name
Razor (Straight razor)
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.) - Roland Cadle
Creator (Role)
Butcher, William & Sam (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1822-1826
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Razor blade
Inscription: "THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY GENUINE BOW RAZOR / MANUFACTURED SOLELY BY / WADE & BUTCHER"
Type: Mark
Location: Razor blade
Inscription: Double curve hunting bow symbol
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Horn (bovine)
- Steel
- Brass
- Cord
Dimensions (inches)
0.4 (H) x 1 (W) x 6.1 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1 (H) x 2.5 (W) x 15.6 (L)