Object number
69/194
Description
A razor hone made of cornish slate. Used to sharpen razors and other sharp objects. Used at Lilac Cottage in Stratton, Cornwall, c.1910-1930
This is a razor hone, made of cornish slate, it is used to sharpen razors and other sharp objects. This hone was used at Lilac Cottage in Stratton, Cornwall, c.1910-1930
Physical description
1 razor hone: slate; wood; brass; good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – ‘Razor Hone // Personal use writing // C. A. Jewell Esq, Elm Road, Reading // Razor hone // Personal use toilet // C. A. Jewell // Wood Cornish slate. Appears at some time to have been used on tougher material than razor. From Lilac Cottage, Stratton, Cornwall. Used 1910- 1930.[pencil drawing]’
Production date
1900-01-01
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9740.tif - High resolution image
