Razors Collection

Trumpers Barbers - Mayfair, London
Barbershop in Central London - Mayfair. G F Trumper & Sons. An elaborate belt-driven machinery above the mirror drives a head massaging brush. Established 1875

Thomas Ward and Sons, Group of men [workers?] outside Wardonia Works
Note the plus fours.The company began trading in Sheffield in 1927, assuming premises at Chaucer Works on the corner of Countess Road and Clough Road

Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving)
983967 Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The forging of razor blades
5310009 The forging of razor blades; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the forging of razor blades. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Every day at the factory of the Wilkinson Sword Company in Cramlington, outside Newcastle, 270 men who make the razor blades shave on duty, as part of the production

Shaving equipment, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427849 Shaving equipment, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK

Advertisement for Hems & Son, dealers in ivory and stag horn, razor makers and manufacturers of table knives
6033002 Advertisement for Hems & Son, dealers in ivory and stag horn, razor makers and manufacturers of table knives, London (litho) by English School

Trompe l Oeil Letter Rack (oil on canvas)
781584 Trompe l Oeil Letter Rack (oil on canvas) by Helbigk, Jacob Heinrich (fl.1690-1726); 83.7x67.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

A man sharpening his straight razor on a leather strop (colour litho)
732481 A man sharpening his straight razor on a leather strop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man sharpening his straight razor on a leather strop)

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988258 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

Shave with a Green Lizard and smile (chromolitho)
3656999 Shave with a Green Lizard and smile (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shave with a Green Lizard and smile)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1614258 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 September 1885)

Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number 1897 (engraving)
726967 Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number 1897 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number)

A barbershop and barber tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243970 A barbershop and barber tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Advertisement for Rigges celebrated magnetic razor tablet (engraving)
733825 Advertisement for Rigges celebrated magnetic razor tablet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Humorous Illustration of a Frog Getting a Shave, 1908 (colour litho)
2630011 Humorous Illustration of a Frog Getting a Shave, 1908 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number 1896 (engraving)
726941 Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number 1896 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising spread from The Graphic Christmas Number)

KNIFE GRINDER / WHEATLEY
Knives, scissors and razors to grind?; a knife grinder operating in a London street. Date: 1795

London Trade Card - John Brailsford, Cutler, St Martins Court, Leicester Fields. 18th century

Page from catalogue of Safety razors 1929
Safety razors, razor strop, stropping machine and assorted scissors set. Products available from the Harrods catalogue cutlery department. Date: 1929

Advert for Durham Duplex Safety Razor 1914
A close shave but in comfort with Durham Duplex Safety Razor, the razor which enables you to shave with the barbers diagonal stroke without fera of cutting yourself

A barber sharpens his razors - Adana, Turkey
A barber sharpens his razors on a grindstone turned by his young assistant - Adana, Turkey

Page from catalogue of safety razors
Page of safety razors for sale Harrods catalogue (1911 - 1912), Cutlery Department. Included on this page are various safety razors and stropping machines. Date: 1911

Safety razor advert, Decca ad, An-on underwear ad
Page of wartime advertisements for the 7 O Clock Safety Razor; Decca, the portable gramophone; and An-on Underwear. 1918

Advert for 7 o clock safety razor 1915
A safety razor at a popular price which will fulfil the requirements of the most fastidious user. This is the only safty razor selling at less than a quinea that can be stropped without removing

Advert for Clemak safety razor 1915
Supremacy ! British made. Like the British Army, the Clemak has firmly established its ascendency. It may be outnumbered, it cannot be beaten

Advertisement: George Wostenholm and Son Ltd. razors, Washington Works, Wellington Street
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP Folder 50

Advertisement: Glossops Patent Kno Kut Safety Razors
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP Folder 50

Picture No. 10900983
Common Mussel and Razor Shells (Ensis siliqua) (Mytilus edulis) Date:

Picture No. 10900982
Common Cockle and Razor Shells (Ensis siliqua) (Cerastoderma edule) Date:

Advertisement for the Yvett pocket razor and a strop for sharpening razors. From the French periodical Le Flambeau, 18 September 1915. First World War 1914-1918

Advert for Eclipse razors 1940
Unlike any other razor the Eclipse has micrometer adjustment. Illustration by George Ernest Studdy of the famous Bonzo the dog. Date: 1940

The two razors. Illustration shows Uncle Sam shaving with a razor labeled Taft; on the vanity is a straight-edge razor labeled Roosevelt showing the face of Theodore Roosevelt

Gillette Safety Razor
The Gillette Safety Razor. Will give more than 20 satisfying shaves! Date: 1906

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"From Trumpers Barbers to Wilkinson Sword: A Glimpse into the World of Razors" Step into the refined elegance of Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair, London, where skilled hands craft impeccable shaves. In a snapshot from yesteryears, we see Thomas Ward and Sons' group of men proudly standing outside Wardonia Works, their dedication evident in every razor they produce. Perfumers Sangwine entice us with a captivating trade card engraving, showcasing the allure and sophistication that comes with using their razors. London Trade Card by John Brailsford takes us back to an era when cutlers were revered for their craftsmanship and attention to detail. Flipping through a 1929 safety razor catalogue reveals the evolution of shaving tools over time - innovation at its finest. Every day at Wilkinson Sword Company's factory in Cramlington, just outside Newcastle, precision meets efficiency as they can meticulously crafted to perfection. A glimpse into vintage shaving equipment from the 1930s transports us back to an era where pencil sketches and watercolors captured everyday objects with artistic flair. Hems & Son's advertisement showcases their mastery in ivory and stag horn razor making while also highlighting their expertise in manufacturing table knives - true artisans indeed. The Trompe l'Oeil Letter Rack painting tricks our eyes with its realistic depiction hanging on a wall - a testament to art imitating life. Witnessing a man sharpen his straight razor on a leather strop through color lithography reminds us of the timeless ritual that is honing one's blade for the perfect shave. Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40 presents an array fit for gentlemen who seek both functionality and style - catering to all tastes during wartime challenges. Lastly, "Shave with a Green Lizard and smile" exclaims a vibrant chromolithograph poster promoting not only quality but also the joy that comes with a clean, smooth shave.