Classification
Description
A safety razor contained in a cylindrical cannister. The handle of the razor and the base of the cannister are made from black compression moulded phenol formaldehyde. The head of the razor, which is made in two parts, held together by screwing the handle on after inserting a razor blade, and the lid of the cannister are in cream coloured urea formaldehyde. The unit is branded Pyrota.
Inscriptions
moulded: "Pyrota" (top of cannister lid)
moulded: "Made in England. Regd. No. 795524" (inside base)
moulded: "Made in England. Pat. No. 433166" (underneath razor head)
Object number
AIBDC : 006996SA
Date
1935 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
| plastic | |
| bakelite - generic term | base of container and razor handle |
| PF | |
| phenol formaldehyde | |
| UF | head of razor and cannister lid |
| urea formaldehyde | |
| metal | screw assembly |
Dimensions
Height
87mm
Diameter
40mm