Blade Sharpener
Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Object Names
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Black blade sharpener with brown alligator skin-like handle, late 19th century - early 20th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.243
Description
Black sharpener with brown alligator skin-like handle and ends of sharpening strip; "Finish" side is dark tan leather, and the sharpening side has been detached and is now attached to top metal loop with a rope; handle is stamped, "Nev-a-hone razor___New York, Guaranteed".
Dates:
late 19th century - early 20th century
Leather blade sharpener, late 19th century - early 20th century
Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.242
Description
Inscription(s)
Leather blade sharpener; brown leather handle and end pieces, black leather sharpening strip; one side inscribed "Sharpen on this side" and on bottom "RA 59"; the other side inscribed, "Finish on this side" and on bottom "Riker".
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, "Sharpen on this side" and "RA 59" and Finish on this side" and "Riker"
Dates:
late 19th century - early 20th century