Antique Moredge Razor Blade Stropper JC Penney Co Sharpener Pat 1912 Shelf Piece
Up for sale is a rare antique "Moredge" mechanical safety razor blade stropper/sharpener. This unique piece features prominent vintage branding stamped on top: "J.C. PENNEY CO. WHERE SAVINGS ARE GREATEST".
- Mechanism: Hand-crank operated tool containing spiral-wound leather strip rollers designed to realign double-edge blades placed onto the center alignment pins.
- Condition Details: Vintage/antique condition with visible surface patina, tarnish, and wear to the leather-wrapped cylinders.
- Functionality Note: 3 out of the 4 interior rollers turn smoothly when cranked, but one is sticking. The wooden crank handle is fully intact.
This is a wonderful piece of historical retail and shaving memorabilia! It would make a fantastic display piece for a barbershop theme, an antique tool shelf decoration, or a restoration project for an advanced collector.
selling exactly as pictured 080826 GP