Two-piece container made of Gutta Percha. Issued to sailors aboard U.S. Navy ships during the Civil War. Lid reads, "Don't Give Up The Ship" and "U.S.N." over an anchor. The container was for shaving soap and has a mirror inside the lid. The mirror remains in the lid here which is very unusual. The soap dish is approximately 3.25" in diameter x 1.5" high. Gutta Percha was the first "plastic" which could be molded into most any form and was heat/flame resistant.

With the soap dish is a straight razor.  Horn handles show wear and blade exhibits dark patches. Blade features spread winged eagle and “AMERICAN RAZOR”. A maker’s stamp reads “MANUFACTURED BY WADE & BUTCHER SHEFFIELD”.

A very nice shaving set.  [jet]

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