Classification
Description
A shaving set comprising two razors with detachable handles and two razor blade holders in a lidded box which is fitted with moulded recesses for the razor parts. The set was designed by Andrew Vaughan Jones for Roanoid and is made of compression moulded urea formaldehyde in 1947. The accompanying drawings (AIBDC : 00795.2) are dated 10.10.1947. The initials A.V.J. are etched onto the top corner of the box.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
moulded: "Made in Scotland of Roanoid" (central roundal on base)
Object number
AIBDC : 007975.1
Date
1947 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
plastic | |
Roanoid - trade name | |
UF | |
urea formaldehyde | |
metal | blades and fixings |
Dimensions
Width
175mm
Height
25mm
Depth
100mm