Hitachi BM-172

Description

A portable battery powered shaver made in Japan by Hitchi, circa mid - late 20th century. The cylindrical battery compartment screws onto the base of the shaver head unit forming the handle. The shaver is switched on and off by a ring switch located just above the screw thread of the shaver head unit. The casing is made from white injection moulded ABS with a black switch.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

moulded: "HITACHI BM-172 DC1.5V KHM 876016" (base of battery compartment)
printed: "B&W Mr. Jelmi HITACHI" (side of battery compartment)

Object number

AIBDC : 008713SA

Date

1960 - 1999 (circa)

Country

Material

plastic
ABS casing
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
metal shaver foil, working parts and spring in battery compartment
Dimensions
Height
122mm
Diameter
45mm

Colour