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First World War T. R. Cadman & Sons Cut Throat Razor used by Private William John BEER 1509

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T. R. Cadman & Sons

c. 1914

Overview

A bakelite and steel straight edge razor. The bakelite handle is a cream colour and made of two curved pieces with a fixing screw at either end. The blade is divided into a thicker razor edge and a thinner end which is attached to the handle by one of the screws. The blade pivots on this screw and folds away between the two pieces that make up the handle. The bakelite handle is in fair condition with the gap between the two sides of the handle showing some dirt. The blade shows considerable rust and the markings are obscured by this rust and other dirt. The razor is accompanied by a dark brown leather pouch. The pouch has stitching around its edges and the top folds over and is secured by a press stud. There are words in gold foil on its front. The pouch and stud has some wear but is complete.

Historical information

English made cut throat razor belonging to Private William John BEER 1509. William came from Bunbury and enlisted on 23 November 1914. He joined the 11th Battalion as a Private and his unit sailed from Fremantle aboard HMAT A50 Itonus on 22 February 1915. William served in Gallipoli and France before returning to Australia on 30 December 1918. His brother Frank who served with the same battalion was mortally wounded on 2 September 1916. William returned to Bunbury where he married and lived until his death in 1977.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-12-2022.1.29.a&b

Item type

Accessories

Themes

War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Bakelite

Leather

Steel

Width