Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Rare Celtic shaving razor knife with a slightly curved blade and integral suspension loop. Length: ± 119,5 mm Condition: Good and solid condition, some patina wear consistent with age and use. Blade is still sharp . Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher. Ancient Celtic men were known for their carefully groomed appearance, often wearing long hair and moustaches, but preferring clean-shaven cheeks and chins. Caesar describes how the "Celts" shaved every part of their body other than their head and their top lip They used razors and tweezers, and sometimes lime water to stiffen and lighten their hair. Beards were rare among the Celts of Gaul and Britain, suggesting that shaving was a mark of pride, discipline, and warrior status.