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Safety Razor Stropping Machine, by Kampfe Bros, English, c. 1899

Inventory Number 22442


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.