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I think it's horn. Maybe wood.

Back in those days most of your personal stuff was not issued, it was bought. Then you painted it or whatever was required. I don't think it was issued but someone...

I did find this;


Revitt, William (, merchant and manufacturer of Damascus steel razors; pen, pocket and table k).
Residing at 6 Meadow Street, in 1833.
Recorded in: Whites History &...

I bought this in an antique store the other day. William Revitt, no place name but I'm assuming Sheffield.
I've been wondering about the paint on the scales, and it just hit me after almost a week....