ELECTRICALLY HEATED SAFETY RAZOR. , 1930's

Electrically heated safety razor in a chromed box with a heater in the base. Included in the box is a shaving brush a tube containing shaving soap three new blades in paper packing, the safety razor, and a small block possibly for cuts (Styptic). On the side is a plug for 120, 150, and 220 Volts, the lead is missing. Heating the box will simulate a hot towel shave usually provided in Barbers shops. All the above has been unused. Although the unit has three pins for the mains input, these are used for selecting the input voltage, the left two for 120 Volts the right for 150 Volts, and the outside pair for 220 Volts. There is no earth connection. King Camp Gillette patented his version of a safety razor in 1904.

Bruce Hammond collection

A1736