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fascinating piece of 1930s British shaving history, this original Lillicrap’s Hone is an early glass sharpening tool designed specifically for re-sharpening traditional safety razor blades.
Made from thick green glass, the hone features a specially shaped curved sharpening surface. A razor blade was moved across this surface to refresh its cutting edge, allowing blades to be reused repeatedly during an era when disposable replacement blades were far less convenient than they are today.
The base retains its original embossed markings, including “Lillicrap’s Hone,” “British Made,” “Wood Bros. Glass Co., Barnsley, England,” and registered trade-mark details, making it a particularly interesting collectible for enthusiasts of vintage shaving equipment and British industrial design.
Product Details:
Product: Antique Lillicrap’s Hone Razor Blade Sharpener
Period: Circa 1930s
Origin: England
Manufacturer: Wood Bros. Glass Co., Barnsley, England
Inventor: Joseph Richard Lillicrap
Material: Thick Green Glass
Purpose: Sharpening / Honing Safety Razor Blades
Type: Vintage Barber & Shaving Accessory
Original Embossed Manufacturer Markings
Suitable For: Antique Collection, Barber Shop Décor, Shaving Memorabilia & Display
Quantity: 1 Piece
Condition: Original vintage condition with natural surface marks and signs of age
Historical Note:
The Lillicrap’s Hone was patented in Britain in the early 1930s as an improved hone for safety razor blades. Its unusual curved glass form was specifically engineered to assist in restoring the cutting edge of reusable razor blades.
Please Note:
Similar Lillicrap’s Hones are frequently identified by collectors as uranium glass. However, for this particular piece, I would recommend confirming it under a UV light before advertising it specifically as uranium glass. �
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