Classification
Description
An electric shaver by Remington with a charger for cordless shaving. This model has a selector dial to adhust the height of the cutting heads. The outer casing of the shaver and the charger are made from injection moulded ABS and the selector dial has a chromium finish. There are two large soft pads on either side of the shaver at the grip points. This example is complete with a flock lined, PVC travel case and instruction booklet. The shaver was produced in France and the charger in Germany, circa late 1960s. Measurements given are for the shaver only.
Inscriptions
printed: "REMIGTON 800" (trim one side of shaver)
moulded: "REMINGTON MODEL 2B 3C-1 MADE IN FRANCE 2.5V RZ11" (base of shaver)
"REMINGTON BATTERY CHARGER FOR USE WITH SHAVER MODEL CV850-QC 90V-240V 50-60Hz OUTPUT - 2.5V - .300A MODEL 8905 PAT.PEND. MADE IN GERMANY" (base of charger)
Object number
AIBDC : 008716SA
Date
1965 - 1969 (circa)
Country
Method
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casing
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Material
| plastic | |
| ABS | outer casing |
| acrylonitrile butadiene styrene | |
| metal | trim, cutting foil and motor |
| unidentified | grip pads |
| PVC | travel case |
| polyvinyl chloride | |
| unplasticised polyvinyl chloride | |
| paper | instruction booklet |
Dimensions
Width
65mm
Height
93mm
Depth
50mm