Not currently on display at the V&A

Razor

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Razor with guards covered with tortoiseshell with silver pique in the form of dragon's heads and floral scrolls. Mark: + V Z,


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Steel with tortoiseshell inlaid with silver
Brief description
Razor with guards covered with tortoiseshell inlaid with silver. Mark: + V Z, Western Europe, 18th century
Physical description
Razor with guards covered with tortoiseshell with silver pique in the form of dragon's heads and floral scrolls. Mark: + V Z,
Dimensions
  • Open. length: 10.2in
Marks and inscriptions
' + V Z' (Maker's mark:)
Credit line
Given by Arthur Myers Smith
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.261-1923

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Record createdApril 18, 2005
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