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Cuthroat razor, with metal blade and horn handle

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Object number
3.8518.a
Date
1770 to 1799
On display
No

Description

Cuthroat razor. Metal blade with a handle of horn carved with a scene of a deer with a tree above, surrounded above and below by a geometrical diamond-shaped pattern. The reverse side is similar with the deer design replaced by a cornucopia. Supposedly belonging to Robert Burns of 18th century make, contained within box.


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Measurements

  • Depth: 0.7(cm)
  • Height: 2(cm)
  • Width: 13(cm)

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Date created: 1770 to 1799

Object number: 3.8519