Razor
Palmer
Category
Metalwork
Date
1820
Materials
bone & steel
Measurements
150 mm (L)
Place of origin
St. James's
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292351.1
Summary
One of six razors contained in a rectangular red leather box for holding razors, with a cover which comes off revealing six separate compartments inside for six razors. Four of the razors have steel blades and bone cases and the blades were made by Joseph Rogers and Son Sheffield. The other two razors have tortoiseshell cases and steel blades made by Palmer of St. James's St. The razors are scratched with 'Sir George Crewe, 1820' and the box has 'Sir H. Crewe' written on it.
Marks and inscriptions
Sir George Crewe, 1820 (scratched on blade)
Makers and roles
Palmer, retailer