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Wardonia razor set

Top view of a shaving set showing the moulded inscription in the lid. Underside view of a shaving set showing the moulded inscription in the base. Front view of a shaving set showing the lifting lip. Rear view of a shaving set showing the metal hinge. Top view of a shaving set showing the contents. Top view of a shaving set showing the contents. Side view of a shaving set showing the shaver. Side view of a shaving set showing the shaver.
Top view of a shaving set showing the moulded inscription in the lid. Underside view of a shaving set showing the moulded inscription in the base. Front view of a shaving set showing the lifting lip. Rear view of a shaving set showing the metal hinge. Top view of a shaving set showing the contents. Top view of a shaving set showing the contents. Side view of a shaving set showing the shaver. Side view of a shaving set showing the shaver.

Classification

Description

A Wardonia branded safety razor and replacement blades in a travel box. Made from compression moulded urea formaldehyde the set comprises a hinged lidded box, a safety razor and two holders containing replacement blades. The base of the box has the words 'To obtian the best results use Wardonia 'Barrel-hole' blades with this razor. Made in England by Thomas Ward & Sons Ltd.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Thomas Ward & Son

Inscriptions

moulded: "Wardonia Regd. trade mark. Made in England. Patent Nos. 296.597 - 376.644 " (box)
moulded: "Wardonia. Sheffield England. Patent No. 296597" (underside of razor head)

Object number

AIBDC : 006997SA

Date

1933 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
metal
Dimensions
Width
90mm
Height
35mm
Depth
55mm

Colour

cream