Razor strop, Apollo razor strop, 1910c

Historical information

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.

Physical description

Double leather strop with leather handle and metal suspension hook

Inscriptions & markings

Marked Apollo No. 12 (winged logo indistinct)

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