Razor box
Palmer
Category
Metalwork
Date
1820
Materials
leather
Measurements
165 x 65 mm
Place of origin
St. James's
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 292351.7
Summary
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. Marked CAL/V/47
Marks and inscriptions
Sir H. Crewe (written on box)
Makers and roles
Palmer, retailer