- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Presented by Mr A.C. Hyde Parker, Abingdon.
- Primary inscriptions
- Printed label 'DRECTIONS FOR USING/KAMPFE'S/STAR SAFETY RAZOR STROPPING MACHINE./PATENTED IN U>S> JUNE, 1889, AND ENGLAND, 1889'.
- Inventory No
- 22442
- Accession Number
- 1961-132
Description
Nickel-plated device consisting of a shaped wooden handle with horizontal support marked 'THIS SIDE/UP', with three stalks rotated two and fro by gears. The safety razor would be secured to the centre fitting and its edge would pushed alternatively against the left and right hand rollers, thereby sharpening the edge. In cardboard box.
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