CIVIL WAR ERA PATRIOTIC HARD RUBBER SHAVING CASE/MIRROR

CIVIL WAR ERA PATRIOTIC HARD RUBBER SHAVING CASE/MIRROR

Hover to zoom

Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Image 6 Image 7

$550.00

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 1298-22

Shipping: Determined by Method & Location of buyer

To Order:
Call 717-334-0347,
Fax 717-334-5016, or E-mail

Scarce Civil War era soldier's pocket shaving mirror in molded hard rubber, approximately 3 1/2 inches in diameter. The lid features a finely detailed Union eagle in high relief, wings spread and a shield with stars and stripes on its breast. The eagle holds a banner reading "MORNING EXERCISE" in its beak and clutches a straight razor and razor strop in its talons - a lighthearted nod to the soldier's daily shave. The eagle is set against a crisp engine-turned background within a raised rolled border.

The interior of the lid holds the original round mirror, secured by three brass pins, surrounded by the molded maker's legend: "Manufactured by the Novelty Rubber Co., New Brunswick, New Jersey - Goodyear's Patent May 6, 1851." The separate base forms a shallow compartment for shaving soap or small kit items.

Condition: Hard rubber shows a pleasing, even brown patina with crisp detail to the eagle and lettering. Lid and base fit together well. The mirror silvering shows heavy age-related loss and clouding, as expected; glass appears intact. Light verdigris on the brass pins. A great patriotic personal item.  [ss][ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire »

Inquire About CIVIL WAR ERA PATRIOTIC HARD RUBBER SHAVING CASE/MIRROR

should be empty