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Straight Razor. Gilbert Brothers Sheffield. C-1825-35. Very rare heavily carved natural material handle having inlaid escutcheon plate surrounded by an elaborate design of “pique work” pins. Note: Pique work was the art of inlaying tiny silver pins, by hand, into the predrilled holes of the pattern. It was a cottage industry done in homes around the manufacturing city of Sheffield. This artistry was popular from about 1820-1840's. Pique work was performed on horn, pearl, tortoiseshell, ivory and bone. You will not find two identical pieces. Even the pins are set by hand so they are not even in height. See images for damage.