19th Antique Straight Razor or Cut Throat Razor With Scrimshaw Decorated Bone Handle

A charming 19thC straight razor or cut throat razor.

With a slightly curved steel blade, the tang impressed “Tweedall Late Lamprey”.

The bone handle again slightly curved and scratch-carved with scrimshaw decoration to one side showing a tall ship and sailors in a rowing boat in pursuit of two whales.

Whilst we are not advocates of whaling, it must be remembered that this comes from a previous period in history where such matters were deemed acceptable.

Condition – Good as per images. Please contact us if you require any further information.

Size: Length (folded) 15.9 cm (6 1/4″)/ (extended ) 25.4 cm (10″)

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1. LAPADA (London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association) –  LAPADA is the UK’s largest trade association for professional art & antique dealers (representing approximately 500 UK dealer members). All items are backed by our LAPADA guarantee.

2. CINOA – CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations (representing 5000 dealers from 32 associations in 22 countries).

3. The Norfolk & Suffolk Antique Dealers Association.

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