Two clear glass bottles, with ground glass stoppers
Two clear glass bottles with ground glass stoppers
Wooden barber surgeon's case, large rectangular box with a hinged lid, contains twenty shaving accessories, French, 1715-1830
This bowl was used to collect the blood from shaving cuts. In the 19th century most men visited the barber or shaved periodically at home. Better off customers would have their own personal sets of razors, one for each day of the week. Advances in razor technology in the 20th century, including the introduction of the electric razor, changed shaving habits. Today, the majority of men shave daily in thier homes, using a wide variety of equipment.
Two clear glass bottles with ground glass stoppers
Glass beaker, with vertically chamfered body
Pewter container, cylindrical, with detachable lid
White porcelain cup without handle, blue floral decoration on side
White porcelain cup with handle, blue floral decoration on side
Small circular brush with ivory handle and brass mount, inscribed "M.S." maker
Shaving brush with ivory handle and case that can be converted into a larger handle for brush
Tubular holder made of horn, detachable lid, body has long inner flange
Wooden holder shaped like a cigar, with detachable lid
Small clear glass funnel, with bowl shaped head and narrow tubular spout
Pewter container, cylindrical, with fitted lid
Small pewter container, cylindrical, with pierced lid
Ivory toothpick holder, with wheatsheaf design
Small ivory holder, shaped like a capsule with detachable cap
Bone scraper, in the form of a knife, with narrow handle
Cutthroat razor, with steel blade and tortoiseshell handle, inscribed L.P. maker (?)
Cutthroat razor, with steel blade and tortoiseshell handle
Metal candle holder, goblet shaped, with circular bowl and handle
Pewter shaving bowl, with detachable chin support
Pewter pot, with hinged lid and pouring lip, screw in handle at side, small drum shaped container inside, pot used for heating water
Barber surgeon's large rectangular wooden case with hinged lid for a selection of twenty shaving accessories, French, 1715-1830.