Rolls Razor Imperial No 3 shaving set
Rectangular stainless metal case with rounded edges and a latched lid on each side, with the lids bearing a repeating key pattern.
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. Both faces of the razor blade are hand engraved - 'Rolls Razor Pat Nos: '224578 , 242718' appears on one side and 'Best Sheffield Steel' on the other.
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Details
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On metal case; 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 'D015371'
On box; Lid, Image of a kneeling man sharpening a razor. Inside lid, Rolls Razor No.3. Imperial Model and one spare blade Stainless metal case. In side base, Made in England Rolls Razor Ltd. Cricklewood London.
Photo: Page from the original instruction booklet that outlines and names the parts. https://www.tomonagura.com/the-rolls-razor/rolls-razor-restoration.html
