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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Personal Effects, leather strop 'Jason', c1940
... ...strops...The strop may be a hanging strop or a hand-held paddle. ...A leather 'Jason' strop, for sharpening safety shaving razor blades, with box. ...End: JASON / SAFETY RAZOR BLADE STROP....The strop may be a hanging strop or a hand-held paddle. ...A razor strop (or razor strap) is a flexible strip of leather or canvas used to straighten and polish the blade of a straight razor, a knife, or a woodworking tool like a chisel. Unlike honing or sharpening a blade, in which a whetstone removes metal bent out of alignment from the blade's edge, stropping the blade re-aligns the indentations without removing any material. The strop may be a hanging strop or a hand-held paddle. Various abrasive compounds may be applied to the strop to aid in polishing the blade while stropping to obtain a mirror-like finish. The properties of the compound applied will alter the polishing result. Jeweller's rouge is a very fine abrasive compound. The green Chromium(III) oxide compound is most often used as an abrasive compound. Sprays containing diamond particles are another option. Stropping is primarily done with straight razors, used for shaving, as these are the thinnest blades in everyday use, and require stropping at each use, due to the thinness of the blade Two points are key to stropping: Draw the blade spine-first along the strop. By contrast, honing is done edge-first. When you turn the blade at the end of a stroke, turn it over the spine, so the edge moves away from the strop and faces you, and the spine rests on the strop. This preserves the edge – if the blade is turned over with the edge against the strop, this will roll the blade edge, defeating the purpose of stropping As the use of safety razors increased in popularity this 'Jason' strop prolonged the life of each razor blade thus making them economical.A leather 'Jason' strop, for sharpening safety shaving razor blades, with box. Top of Box: J / The JASON / STROP/ Reg. Trade Mark / for SAFETY RAZOR BLADES / Reg. Patent No. 25435/35 ; Back : How to operate the JASON STROP ( instructions) Side: JASON / Razor Strop Dressing / A keen smooth blade will always be assured by the / occasional use of JASON RAZOR STROP DRESSING/ Side: FIFTY SHAVES WITH ONE BLADE ! / by using - JASON and JASON / Razor Blade Strop Razor Blade Dressing. End: JASON / Made by MEIK BROS. Pty. Ltd. / 15-17 Bedford St., Collingwood, and / 287 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Vic. End: JASON / SAFETY RAZOR BLADE STROP.safety razors, the jason strop, shaving equipment, personal effects, strops, meik bros pty ltd, gillette, collingwood melbourne -
Orbost & District Historical Societyleather strop, Early 20th century
... This one is a hanging strop. Strops were quite commonly found in barber shops and homes before the invention of the safety razor, They are still used for sharpening tool blades....This is a hanging strop which has a metal swivel on top so that the strop can be turned over while hanging from a hook/peg....On hand grip The Keen Edge Strop, genuine horse hide All Black Stropper No. 2...This is a hanging strop which has a metal swivel on top so that the strop can be turned over while hanging from a hook/peg. leather strop ...A razor strop is flexible strip of leather or canvas used to maintain a shaving edge on a thin blade such as a straight razor. Fine powdered jeweler's rouge or other pastes can be added as an abrasive to polish the blade. The strop may be a hanging strip or a hand-held paddle. This one is a hanging strop. Strops were quite commonly found in barber shops and homes before the invention of the safety razor, They are still used for sharpening tool blades.This item is an example of the self-reliance shown by rural families when household necessities were not readily available.A flexible double-layered horse hide leather strop. One strip has a slightly coarser texture. This is a hanging strop which has a metal swivel on top so that the strop can be turned over while hanging from a hook/peg.On hand grip The Keen Edge Strop, genuine horse hide All Black Stropper No. 2strop razor-strop shaving personal-effects -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustRazor Strop : Leather and Chrome
... Professional Straight Razor Sharpening Strop All Leather Construction, Suede Side And Smooth Side Hanging Eyelet Attached at Top popular 1920's. ...Leather razor strop (strap) leather finish on ends with inscription "soft finish" on the leather end of the strop. ..."Soft Finish" annotated on the end of the leather finish of the strop. ...Leather razor strop (strap) leather finish on ends with inscription "soft finish" on the leather end of the strop. ...Professional Straight Razor Sharpening Strop All Leather Construction, Suede Side And Smooth Side Hanging Eyelet Attached at Top popular 1920's. Circa 1920's used professionally in Barber Shops. Leather razor strop (strap) leather finish on ends with inscription "soft finish" on the leather end of the strop. A chrome loop is attached to the end for hanging or attaching. "Soft Finish" annotated on the end of the leather finish of the strop. leather razor strop -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillagePaddle Strop
... ...strop...This razor strop is called a paddle strop. ABOUT STROPS Straight razors and cut throat razors were the major tools for shaving before the safety razor was invented in the 1880’s and even today specialty shaving shops still sell the straight razors. ...Wooden strop, paddle strop design (sometimes called razor strop). ...Has two slits in body of strop. Paddle Strop ...This razor strop is called a paddle strop. ABOUT STROPS Straight razors and cut throat razors were the major tools for shaving before the safety razor was invented in the 1880’s and even today specialty shaving shops still sell the straight razors. Along with the razor, the process of shaving would commonly involve lathering up shaving soap using a shaving brush with boar bristles. Men could own several razors and rotate them through the week and some shops sold the razors in a set, a razor for each day of the week. Straight razors could require stropping more than once during the shaving of a heavy beard, and stropping would also be performed at the end of each shave. Honing would only be performed two or three times a year, preserving the blade’s edge. A lot of skill was needed to hone and strop the blades of these early razors and the methods to do so were a large part of the curriculum in Barber colleges. The razor would be sharpened on a grinding wheel then honed on sharpening stone and finally finished using a strop. Straight edge razors would usually be sold unfinished and that process would be completed by the customer. A razor strop, usually made from leather, thick canvas or light timber, would be used to straighten and polish the straight razor for shaving. Strops could also be used to polish other blades such as knives, small metal tools and chisels. Sometimes an abrasive polishing compound is also used to give a mirror finish. Some strops, such as this one in our Collection, are designed to be used while hanging from a nail or peg, while others are hand held. To use the strop draw the spine of the blade down along the strop with the blade following, without putting any pressure on the blade. At the end of the stroke, rotate the blade over its spine then draw the spine along the strop again so that the edge moves away from the top. The finer grade of leather strap is used to give the final finish. Wooden strop, paddle strop design (sometimes called razor strop). Has leather attached to one side. Has two slits in body of strop. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, strop, paddle strop, personal effects, shaving equipment, razor strop, barber's equipment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillagePaddle Strop
... ...strop...This razor strop is called a paddle strop. ABOUT STROPS Straight razors and cut throat razors were the major tools for shaving before the safety razor was invented in the 1880’s and even today specialty shaving shops still sell the straight razors. ...Wooden paddle strop, (or raxor strop or cushion strop). Strop has two leather sides, numbered 1 and 2, on a slotted paddle. ...Wooden paddle strop, (or raxor strop or cushion strop). Strop has two leather sides, numbered 1 and 2, on a slotted paddle. ...This razor strop is called a paddle strop. ABOUT STROPS Straight razors and cut throat razors were the major tools for shaving before the safety razor was invented in the 1880’s and even today specialty shaving shops still sell the straight razors. Along with the razor, the process of shaving would commonly involve lathering up shaving soap using a shaving brush with boar bristles. Men could own several razors and rotate them through the week and some shops sold the razors in a set, a razor for each day of the week. Straight razors could require stropping more than once during the shaving of a heavy beard, and stropping would also be performed at the end of each shave. Honing would only be performed two or three times a year, preserving the blade’s edge. A lot of skill was needed to hone and strop the blades of these early razors and the methods to do so were a large part of the curriculum in Barber colleges. The razor would be sharpened on a grinding wheel then honed on sharpening stone and finally finished using a strop. Straight edge razors would usually be sold unfinished and that process would be completed by the customer. A razor strop, usually made from leather, thick canvas or light timber, would be used to straighten and polish the straight razor for shaving. Strops could also be used to polish other blades such as knives, small metal tools and chisels. Sometimes an abrasive polishing compound is also used to give a mirror finish. Some strops, such as this one in our Collection, are designed to be used while hanging from a nail or peg, while others are hand held. To use the strop draw the spine of the blade down along the strop with the blade following, without putting any pressure on the blade. At the end of the stroke, rotate the blade over its spine then draw the spine along the strop again so that the edge moves away from the top. The finer grade of leather strap is used to give the final finish. Wooden paddle strop, (or raxor strop or cushion strop). Strop has two leather sides, numbered 1 and 2, on a slotted paddle. Marked on handle “Hamon”. Sides are numbered 1 and 2. Has two slits in body of strop. "Hamon" stamped on handle. "Hamon" stamped on handle. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wooden strop, paddle strop, strop, razor strop, shaving accessory, barber's equipment, personal grooming -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Razor Strop
... Leather razor strop used for sharpening razor blades. Cord for hanging attached to one end....Auto Strop Safety Razor...Cord for hanging attached to one end. Razor Strop ...Leather razor strop used for sharpening razor blades. Cord for hanging attached to one end.Auto Strop Safety Razorpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillagePaddle Strop
... ...strop...This razor strop is called a paddle strop. ABOUT STROPS Straight razors and cut throat razors were the major tools for shaving before the safety razor was invented in the 1880’s and even today specialty shaving shops still sell the straight razors. ...Wooden strop, paddle strop design (sometimes called razor strop). ...Has two slits in body of strop. Stamped Hamon Paris France. Paddle Strop ...This razor strop is called a paddle strop. ABOUT STROPS Straight razors and cut throat razors were the major tools for shaving before the safety razor was invented in the 1880’s and even today specialty shaving shops still sell the straight razors. Along with the razor, the process of shaving would commonly involve lathering up shaving soap using a shaving brush with boar bristles. Men could own several razors and rotate them through the week and some shops sold the razors in a set, a razor for each day of the week. Straight razors could require stropping more than once during the shaving of a heavy beard, and stropping would also be performed at the end of each shave. Honing would only be performed two or three times a year, preserving the blade’s edge. A lot of skill was needed to hone and strop the blades of these early razors and the methods to do so were a large part of the curriculum in Barber colleges. The razor would be sharpened on a grinding wheel then honed on sharpening stone and finally finished using a strop. Straight edge razors would usually be sold unfinished and that process would be completed by the customer. A razor strop, usually made from leather, thick canvas or light timber, would be used to straighten and polish the straight razor for shaving. Strops could also be used to polish other blades such as knives, small metal tools and chisels. Sometimes an abrasive polishing compound is also used to give a mirror finish. Some strops, such as this one in our Collection, are designed to be used while hanging from a nail or peg, while others are hand held. To use the strop draw the spine of the blade down along the strop with the blade following, without putting any pressure on the blade. At the end of the stroke, rotate the blade over its spine then draw the spine along the strop again so that the edge moves away from the top. The finer grade of leather strap is used to give the final finish. Wooden strop, paddle strop design (sometimes called razor strop). Has leather attached to one side. Sides are numbered 1 and 2. Has two slits in body of strop. Stamped Hamon Paris France. "Hamon Paris France. "flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, paddle strop, strop, shaving equipment, personal effects, barber's equipment, personal grooming accessory -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Razor Strop
... Leather strop enclosed in red and white box....Valet strop made by the manufacturers of the Valet Autostrop Safety Razor British Made....Leather strop enclosed in red and white box. Razor Strop ...Leather strop enclosed in red and white box.Valet strop made by the manufacturers of the Valet Autostrop Safety Razor British Made.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Strop Dressing
... Packet containing round jar of strop dressing. Packet is yellow - jar black with white writing instructions in box....PACKET - Rolls razor strop dressing for all razor strops.|JAR - Rolls strop dressing Rolls Razor Co. of Aust P/L 8a Castlereagh St Sydney N.S.W....Strop Dressing ...Packet containing round jar of strop dressing. Packet is yellow - jar black with white writing instructions in box.PACKET - Rolls razor strop dressing for all razor strops.|JAR - Rolls strop dressing Rolls Razor Co. of Aust P/L 8a Castlereagh St Sydney N.S.W.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Safety Razor, c1940
... Box is brown in colour. The strop which is part of the set is missing. ...'VALET' Auto-strop Safety Razor|'VALET' on razor|Made in England....Box is brown in colour. The strop which is part of the set is missing. ...It is believed to have been used by the donor's husband whilst on active service during World War Two. Cataloguer used a similar razor during service in 1942-45A 'Valet' auto-strop safety razor enclosed in a lidded bakelite box, with enclosures for Razor and spare blades. Box is brown in colour. The strop which is part of the set is missing. Three pieces make up the set.'VALET' Auto-strop Safety Razor|'VALET' on razor|Made in England.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageRazor Strop
... ...strop...To use the strop draw the spine of the blade down along the strop with the blade following, without putting any pressure on the blade. ...Double Swing Razor Strop. Use for honing razors....Use for honing razors. Razor Strop ...This razor strop is made like a leather strap. ABOUT STROPS Straight razors and cut throat razors were the major tools for shaving before the safety razor was invented in the 1880’s and even today specialty shaving shops still sell the straight razors. Along with the razor, the process of shaving would commonly involve lathering up shaving soap using a shaving brush with boar bristles. Men could own several razors and rotate them through the week and some shops sold the razors in a set, a razor for each day of the week. Straight razors could require stropping more than once during the shaving of a heavy beard, and stropping would also be performed at the end of each shave. Honing would only be performed two or three times a year, preserving the blade’s edge. A lot of skill was needed to hone and strop the blades of these early razors and the methods to do so were a large part of the curriculum in Barber colleges. The razor would be sharpened on a grinding wheel then honed on sharpening stone and finally finished using a strop. Straight edge razors would usually be sold unfinished and that process would be completed by the customer. A razor strop, usually made from leather, thick canvas or light timber, would be used to straighten and polish the straight razor for shaving. Strops could also be used to polish other blades such as knives, small metal tools and chisels. Sometimes an abrasive polishing compound is also used to give a mirror finish. Some strops, such as this one in our Collection, are designed to be used while hanging from a nail or peg, while others are hand held. To use the strop draw the spine of the blade down along the strop with the blade following, without putting any pressure on the blade. At the end of the stroke, rotate the blade over its spine then draw the spine along the strop again so that the edge moves away from the top. The finer grade of leather strap is used to give the final finish. Double Swing Razor Strop. Use for honing razors.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, strop, swing razor strop, barber's equipment, shaving equipment, personal accessory -
Orbost & District Historical Societyrazor strop, first half 20th century
... This one is a hanging strop. Strops were quite commonly found in barber shops and homes before the invention of the safety razor, They are still used for sharpening tool blades. ...This is a hanging strop which has a metal swivel on top so that the strop can be turned over while hanging from a hook/peg ...This is a hanging strop which has a metal swivel on top so that the strop can be turned over while hanging from a hook/peg razor strop ...A razor strop is flexible strip of leather or canvas used to maintain a shaving edge on a thin blade such as a straight razor. Fine powdered jeweler's rouge or other pastes can be added as an abrasive to polish the blade. The strop may be a hanging strip or a hand-held paddle. This one is a hanging strop. Strops were quite commonly found in barber shops and homes before the invention of the safety razor, They are still used for sharpening tool blades. This one was owned and used by Mr Bill Weston, an early Orbost sleeper cutter.This item is an example of the self-reliance shown by rural families when household necessities were not readily available.A brown leather (probably horse hide) razor strop with a double hook at one end. It consists of two strips of leather with padded 'tongue' at bottom. This is a hanging strop which has a metal swivel on top so that the strop can be turned over while hanging from a hook/peg Front top in gold : MALWA Base in gold: 910razor-strop shaving personal-effects -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyLeather Strop
... A flexible double - layered leather strop. This is a hanging strop which has two hooks which enable the top to swivel so that it can be turned over while hanging from a hook or peg. ...At the other "The / Keen Edge / Strop"...At the other "The / Keen Edge / Strop" A flexible double - layered leather strop. ...Used to sharpen and polish straight edged razors or knives or chisels.Used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley possibly on the farm, in the kitchen or at the barber's shop.A flexible double - layered leather strop. This is a hanging strop which has two hooks which enable the top to swivel so that it can be turned over while hanging from a hook or peg. It has a metal ring with two hooks at one end and a padded stitched handle at the other forming a knob.A gold circle design at one end. At the other "The / Keen Edge / Strop"leather strop, razor tool -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageDomestic object - Razor Strop, Early 19th century
... The advertisement was for a Combination Razor Strop, “the only strop made which requires no dressing.” ...Stropping faces; sharpening surface is stained red and finishing surface is stained black. ...The advertisement was for a Combination Razor Strop, “the only strop made which requires no dressing.” ...A razor strop is flexible strip of leather or canvas used to maintain a shaving edge on a thin blade such as a straight razor. Fine powdered jeweler's rouge or other pastes can be added as an abrasive to polish the blade. The strop may be a hanging strip or a hand-held paddle. This one is a hanging strop. Strops were quite commonly found in barber shops and homes before the invention of the safety razor, They are still used for sharpening tool blades. The person using the strop would draw the spine of the blade down along the strop with the blade following, without putting any pressure on the blade. At the end of the stroke, rotate the blade over its spine then draw the spine along the strop again so that the edge moves away from the top. The finer grade of leather strap is used to give the final finish. KEEN EDGE MANUFACTURER In March 1906 Popular Mechanics magazine included an advertisement for Keen Edge Strop. The promise given by the advertiser, Eddy Mfg. Co. (206 Broadway, New York) was “Use the Keen Edge strop for 90 days and if not satisfied return to us and we will refund your money“. The advertisement was for a Combination Razor Strop, “the only strop made which requires no dressing.” Readers were invited to send for a booklet on Razor and the Face. In 1924 Popular Mechanics, published by Hearst Magazines, displayed an advertisement seeking a sales manager “… to sell [to] drug, hardware and cigar stores Keen Edge Strop Dressing, which sharpens straight razors and safety blades and removes old razor strops.” At that time the Keen Edge Mfg. Company was in Dallas, Texas. Razor strops are of historical significance, representing personal effects of men from the time period when men relied on strops to keep a sharp edge on their shaving blade. Strops were commonly owned and used until the acceptance of safety razors.Razor strop, leather and metal. Keen Edge brand, double straps: two straps of different grade leather joined at ends with metal fittings. Stropping faces; sharpening surface is stained red and finishing surface is stained black. One end has padded, bulbous shaped leather handle, the other end has metal, swivel hook hanger. Inscriptions pressed into leather at the ends of the straps. Impressed into leather "FINEST SELECTED HIDE", "KEEN EDGE", "FINISH" (black stained side), “A SHARPENER" (red stained side), “1 2 3”warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, shaving leather, shaving accessory, barber’s equipment, barber shop razor strop, razor strop, straight razor, razor and knife sharpener, keen edge razor strop -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageDomestic object - Razor Strop, circa 1922
... This particular design has a swivel hook with a locking clip that allows for movement as the strop is being used. This strop is branded "Sherlite". ...Stropping faces; sharpening surface is stained red and finishing surface is stained black. ...This particular design has a swivel hook with a locking clip that allows for movement as the strop is being used. This strop is branded "Sherlite". ...A razor strop such as this one was used to sharpen and polish straight-edged razors. This particular design has a swivel hook with a locking clip that allows for movement as the strop is being used. This strop is branded "Sherlite". On May 5th, 1922 the Commonwealth officially accepted and advertised the Trade Mark Application of Thomas Sherry of Victoria, for the Trade Mark of "Sherlite" to be used under the heading of "Leather, Skins unwrought and Wrought”. Thomas Sherry’s application was to use the word “Sherlite” for detachable soles made of rubberised leather. Straight razors and cut-throat razors were the major tools for shaving before the safety razor was invented in the 1880s and even today specialist shaving shops still sell straight razors. Along with the razor, the process of shaving would commonly involve lathering up shaving soap with a shaving brush that had boar bristles. Men could own several razors and rotate them through the week and some shops sold the razors in a set, a razor for each day of the week. Straight razors could require stropping more than once during the shaving of a heavy beard, and stropping would also be performed at the end of each shave. Honing would only be performed two or three times a year, preserving the blade's edge. A lot of skill was needed to hone and strop the blades of these early razors and the methods to do so were a large part of the curriculum in Barber colleges. The razor would be sharpened on a grinding wheel then honed on sharpening stone and finally finished using a strop. Straight edge razors would usually be sold unfinished and that process would be completed by the customer. A razor strop, usually made from leather, thick canvas, or light timber, would be used to straighten and polish the straight razor for shaving. Strops could also be used to polish other blades such as knives, small metal tools, and chisels. Sometimes an abrasive polishing compound is also used to give a mirror finish. Some strops, such as this one in our Collection, are designed to be used while hanging from a nail or peg, while others are handheld. The person using the strop would draw the spine of the blade down along the strop with the blade following, without putting any pressure on the blade. At the end of the stroke, rotate the blade over its spine then draw the spine along the strop again so that the edge moves away from the top. The finer grade of leather strap is used to give the final finish.Razor strop, leather, and metal. Sherlite brand, double straps: two straps of different grade leather joined at ends with metal fittings. Stropping faces; sharpening surface is stained red and finishing surface is stained black. One end has a padded, bulbous-shaped leather grip handle, the other end has a metal, swivel hook hanger. Inscriptions painted in gold on leather at the hook end.Razor strop, leather and metal. Sherlite brand, double straps: two straps of different grade leather joined at ends with metal fittings. Stropping faces; sharpening surface is stained red and finishing surface is stained black. One end has padded, bulbous shaped leather grip handle, the other end has metal, swivel hook hanger. Inscriptions printed in gold on leather at hook end.Printed gold lettering stamped “Sherlite”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, shaving leather, shaving accessory, barber’s equipment, barber shop razor strop, razor strop, straight razor, razor and knife sharpener, sherlite razor strop, personal effects, toiletries, thomas sherry -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Shaving strop
... This shaving strop is typical of those used in barbers shops. ...Light brown double leather strop with black leather handle at one end and metal hook at the other end. ...There is text on both ends of the strap and the handle. Shaving strop ...This shaving strop is typical of those used in barbers shops. It was used to sharpen the edge of a straight blade razor.This item is of social and historical interest and belonged mainly to the era prior to the invention of safety blades and electric razors.Light brown double leather strop with black leather handle at one end and metal hook at the other end. There is text on both ends of the strap and the handle.On handle Super 99."Sharpen" on strap section with carborundum at the other end. On the reverse: genuine horse hide Finish . shaving strop, barber's strop, warrnambool -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia IncHone and
... hone and strop...Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc No physical address melbourne This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia. hone and strop Hone and ...This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.hone and strop -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia IncLeather strop
... leather strop...Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc No physical address melbourne This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia. leather strop Leather strop ...This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.leather strop -
Bellarine Historical Society MuseumFunctional object - Rolls razor
... The eponymous product was a sophisticated safety-razor which promoted with the slogan "The razor that is stropped and honed in its case". The Rolls trademark, "The Whetter", was registered in the US in 1950; the claimed first use was 1922. ...The strop is impressed at one end 'Strop. Made in England'. ...The strop is impressed at one end 'Strop. Made in England'. ...The eponymous product was a sophisticated safety-razor which promoted with the slogan "The razor that is stropped and honed in its case". The Rolls trademark, "The Whetter", was registered in the US in 1950; the claimed first use was 1922. The US patent for the method of attaching the blade to the handle was filed in 1925 and issued in 1930. The name "Rolls Razor (1927) Ltd." was used in advertising. The razor was still manufactured and sold until 1958, when the company was purchased by entrepreneur/corporate raider John Bloom, who decided to focus on washing machines rather than the razor.The company's principal market was a 21st birthday present for a young man. Sales declined with the rise of electric shaving. Though not made by the Rolls-Royce company, the name was chosen to evoke the "Rolls" image of luxury and quality. Rectangular chrome plated case with rounded edges and a latched lid on each side, with the lids bearing a repeating three row Greek key design. Each lid is released via a round patterned knob on each short side. Opening one side of the case reveals a razor blade contained within a roller rack with attached operating handle - all nickel plated - designed to slide along a track. Employing a back and forward sliding action sharpens the razor against a red leather strop sheet attached to the inside of the opposite lid. The strop is impressed at one end 'Strop. Made in England'. Utilising the opposite lid brings the razor against a black honing stone. The blade is removable. A separate nickel plated razor handle is included in the case and can be stored either in the side channel, or (for travelling) attached to the strop handle.A small circular maker's impressed mark appears on each side, with one side reading 'Rolls Razor / The Whetter' accompanied by an image of a kneeling man sharpening a razor, while the other side reads: 'Rolls Razor (1927) Ltd / Made in England / Patented in England and Abroad / English Patents numbers: 108531, 184514, 184515, 184754, 224578, 242717, 242716 and pending.' Additionally, one side of the case is engraved 'B016301'. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Household, Shaving Strop and Brush, Early 20th century
... Shaving Strop and Brush...Shaving brushes and strops were essential items for men shaving their faces regularly until the mid to late 20th century when electric shavers became more common. ...The case has a handle on one end to match the strop handle but this handle is for hanging the item on a hook to keep it upright and stable. ...The silver on both items is a little tarnished. Shaving Strop and Brush Household ...These items are of a high quality and would have come from a household where the occupants had considerable means. It was not common to have silver plating on both of these items. Shaving brushes and strops were essential items for men shaving their faces regularly until the mid to late 20th century when electric shavers became more common. These two items are attractive ones and are retained because they represent a household item of the past and they are a rare example of a shaving strop enclosed within a case. They will be useful for display. .1 This is an extending razor strop made of brown leather. It has a heavily patterned silver handle attached to the leather by metal studs and it is contained within a cylindrical case of plated silver. The case has a heavily-patterned curved base and top and on one side there is an oval outlined space in which to put initials or an inscription. The case has a handle on one end to match the strop handle but this handle is for hanging the item on a hook to keep it upright and stable. This would then enable the user to pull hard on the other handle to use the strop to sharpen a razor .2 This is a shaving brush made of horsehair or other animal hair. It has a silver-plated handle with a double ridge in the middle. It was used to lather a person’s face or skin with cream or soap to lessen chafing during and after shaving. The silver on both items is a little tarnished. ‘British Made Ziff Sterilised’ ‘Falcon Silver Plate Co. Made in England 3533’ household items, history of warrnambool -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchRazor Strop
... German razor strop...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Ephemera General German razor strop Razor Strop ...German razor stropephemera, general -
Merbein District Historical SocietyTool - Strop Strap
... Barbers Leather Strop Strap ...Merbein District Historical Society 36 Box St Merbein the-murray Used by Merbein Barber, Bill Crosbie Barber Bill Crosbie Merbein Barbers tool Royal Super 99 Carborundum filled sharpen genuine horse hide Barbers Leather Strop Strap Tool Strop Strap ...Used by Merbein Barber, Bill CrosbieBarbers Leather Strop Strap Royal Super 99 Carborundum filled sharpen genuine horse hidebarber, bill crosbie, merbein, barbers tool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Razor
... 'Valet' auto strop safety razor....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne personal effects-toilet requisites shaving 'Valet' auto strop safety razor. Metal box containing safety razor, instructions, stand and card. ...Metal box containing safety razor, instructions, stand and card. Box lined with blue velvet.'Valet' auto strop safety razor.personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - RAZOR STROP (SOLID)
... Razor strop (solid) in case. Two-sided solid strop with wooden handle in leather box case. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSONAL EFFECTS Shaving razor strop Razor strop (solid) in case. Two-sided solid strop with wooden handle in leather box case. ...Razor strop (solid) in case. Two-sided solid strop with wooden handle in leather box case. Case has gold lettering - ''Manufactured by Joseph Rodgers & Sons; Cutlers to their Majesties; Sheffield on one side. ON other side are 'Directions for Use' (care of strop and directions for shaving technique). Strop has small indication on one side of ''Top''.personal effects, shaving, razor strop -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyRazor Strops, Estimated date: 20th Century?
... 00956/1 Lightweight leather strop with rusted metal hoop attached by eyelet rivets at top for hanging. 00956/2 Leather strop with rusted metal hanger with string attached. ...Rusted metal mechanism on base to act as handle to tension strop. Razor Strops ...00956/1 Lightweight leather strop with rusted metal hoop attached by eyelet rivets at top for hanging. 00956/2 Leather strop with rusted metal hanger with string attached. Rusted metal mechanism on base to act as handle to tension strop.shaving, straight blade razor -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMudical Equipment
... Box containing razor strop Part of Col021...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Equipment 1914 General Box containing razor strop Part of Col021 Mudical Equipment ...Box containing razor strop Part of Col021equipment, 1914, general -
Koroit & District Historical SocietyBarber's equipment
... Items as follows: leather strop for sharpening, shaving soap brush, strop dressing for leather, cut throat razors x 6, sharpening stone, clippers, leather razor case....Koroit & District Historical Society Victoria Park High Street Koroit great-ocean-road Items as follows: leather strop for sharpening, shaving soap brush, strop dressing for leather, cut throat razors x 6, sharpening stone, clippers, leather razor case. ...Items as follows: leather strop for sharpening, shaving soap brush, strop dressing for leather, cut throat razors x 6, sharpening stone, clippers, leather razor case. -
Greensborough Historical SocietyRazor strop, Apollo razor strop, 1910c
... Apollo razor strop...Double leather strop with leather handle and metal suspension hook...Probably used by Osborne (Ozz) Daniel John Hawkins Abbott of Albury, N.S.W. razor strop shaving equipment Marked Apollo No. 12 (winged logo indistinct) Double leather strop with leather handle and metal suspension hook Apollo razor strop Razor strop ...Commonly used to sharpen single-bladed (cut-throat) razors. Still to be seen in men's' hairdressers. Probably used by Osborne (Ozz) Daniel John Hawkins Abbott of Albury, N.S.W.Double leather strop with leather handle and metal suspension hookMarked Apollo No. 12 (winged logo indistinct)razor strop, shaving equipment -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - SHAVING KIT, Auto Strop Safety Razor, Possibly pre WW2
... .3) “VALET AUTO STROP SAFETY RAZOR COY LTD LONDON ENGLAND”...Auto Strop Safety Razor...Equipment SHAVING KIT Auto Strop Safety Razor ...Belonged to Keith Purves CLARKE NX34844. Refer Cat 3607 for his service details..1) Leather case, brown with internal sections to hold handle & blades. Closes via press stud. .2) Handle, screw in, metal with knurled surface. .3) Razor & holder, metal, silver colour..3) “VALET AUTO STROP SAFETY RAZOR COY LTD LONDON ENGLAND”accessory, shaving, kit -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesDomestic object - Shaver, c. 1880
... safety shaver in wooden case, containing directions for use, frame, seven blades, stropping machine, and blade holder...Blades: Wilkinson sword co ltd Hand forged made in England Reverse side: Wilkinson Special edge etched with a day of the week safety shaver in wooden case, containing directions for use, frame, seven blades, stropping machine, and blade holder Domestic object Shaver Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd ...owned by Mr John Greenwood, of Cox Street Port Fairysafety shaver in wooden case, containing directions for use, frame, seven blades, stropping machine, and blade holderFrame: Wilkinson/made in England . Blades: Wilkinson sword co ltd Hand forged made in England Reverse side: Wilkinson Special edge etched with a day of the weeklocal history, personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving, greenwood, mr john
