antique french moustiers shaving bowl

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“Beard dishes” or shaving dishes were used by barbers in the 18th and 19th centuries and have historically had a specific shape. The lower part of the cut, called the chin strap, a llowed the barber to place the dish under the client’s chin to receive the shaved beard hair and foam. These objects are sometimes provided with one or two impressions on the sides of the rim—one to foam the soap and the other to hold the ball that was placed between the jaw and the cheek in order to stretch the skin and facilitate shaving. In incredible antique condition, remarkably preserved with slight signs of superficial wear as shown. dimensions: 11"W x 9"H x 2.5"D Show more