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Seven Cut Throat Razors 

From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Coromandel Razor Set. The Box veneered in exotic coromandel with brass strapping to the exterior is finished with a shield shaped escutcheon and framed vacant initial plaque to the lid. Upon opening the box there are seven cut throat razors with ivory handles within a fitted box lined with cushioned green silk. The cut throat razors are stamped with Monday to Sunday to the steel blades including the famous marks for Mappin & Webb, Sheffield. The Razor Travel set dates to the late 19th century during the Victorian period circa 1875.

The Razor set comes complete with a working lock and tasseled key.

Cites: Ivory registration HLFVC1W2

Mappin & Webb John Newton Mappin and his brother in law George Webb started an electroplating and cutlery firm in 1868. The firm had a large showroom on Norfolk street which displayed the silverware and electroplate. By 1897 the company was granted a Royal Warrant. In the 1980s the firm was taken over by Asprey & Co, but was later sold to the Jewellers Goldsmith group. Today Mappin & Webb is silversmith to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the Prince of Wales Prince Charles.

Coromandel is a valuable wood found in India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia. It has a contrasting hazel-brown colour with black grain. It is a dense, heavy wood that is so popular it has been logged to extinction over the last few hundred years. This makes Calamander pieces even more special.

Victorian, an era of British History corresponding approximately with the reign of Queen Victoria from the 20th of June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901 however, there are arguments stating that the Victorian era is actually from 1820 until 1914 proceeded by Georgian era and followed by the Edwardian era.

With every purchase from Mark Goodger Antiques, you will receive our latest catalogue, a Certificate of Authenticity, detailed care instructions for your chosen piece and an independent invoice (for insurance purposes) will be enclosed. As well as being protected by a no-hassle, money-back policy, your piece will be entirely insured during the shipping process to ensure the safety of your item.

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