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Cut-throat razor with wooden handle

Key details

Object number
3.8520.b
Date
1780
On display
No

Description

Wooden leather-covered case for razor which belonged to Robert Burns. Wooden rectangular box with brown lining in base and red lining in lid. Two metal hinges and a brass central button. Part of set.


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Measurements

  • Depth: 4(cm)
  • Height: 2.5(cm)
  • Width: 17.5(cm)

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