Description

This razor handle was handcrafted by Robert Quinn from White Oak from Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington.  This tree was planted no later than 1783, as determined by the Oxford Dendrochronology Laboratory in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. A painting of the east front of the Mount Vernon mansion by Edward Savage in 1792 shows the mature tree, leaving no doubt this wood is from the same tree that exists today.

The wood was provided by Historical Woods of America, Inc. (www.historicalwoods.com) who reclaims wood from historical sites.  Bill Jewell, the founder of Historical Woods of America has been featured in numerous publications, as well as a guest on The New Yankee Workshop.

This piece will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authentication from HWA as to the origin of this very special wood.

This razor handle is 3.25 inches long and weighs 1.4 ounces.