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Razor with buffalo horn scales

Side view of a razor showing the buffalo scales. Side view of a razor showing the buffalo scales. Side view of a razor showing the buffalo scales. Side view of a razor showing the buffalo scales. Side view of a razor showing the open blade. Side view of a razor showing the open blade. Close view of a penknife showing the engraved name.
Side view of a razor showing the buffalo scales. Side view of a razor showing the buffalo scales. Side view of a razor showing the buffalo scales. Side view of a razor showing the buffalo scales. Side view of a razor showing the open blade. Side view of a razor showing the open blade. Close view of a penknife showing the engraved name.

Classification

Description

A cut-throat razor with buffalo horn scales, c. 19th C. The hollow ground blade has 'PLUM' inscribed at the hilt and a broken tip which has been ground smooth. The scales have a brass rivet at each end and the name 'John Richards' inscribed on one side. This natural plastic item forms part of the Worshipful Company of Horners collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Plum

Inscriptions

inscribed: "Plum" (blade)
inscribed: "John richards" (side of scale)

Object number

WCHL : 412

Date

1800 - 1899

Country

UK

Material

plastic (natural)
animal
horn
buffalo
metal blade
Dimensions
Width
27mm
Length
152mm

Colour

brown