Vintage Yardley Shaving Soap Wooden Box – 33 Old Bond Street, London (c.1920s–1930s)
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Step back into the golden age of traditional wet shaving with this authentic vintage Yardley of London shaving soap box, dating from the 1920s–1930s.
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Crafted from turned wood and finished with Yardley’s signature paper label, this charming piece once held a puck of Yardley’s luxury shaving soap. The lid features the brand’s iconic Lavender Seller motif, a design central to Yardley’s identity since the 18th century, along with the prestigious 33 Old Bond Street, London address. A partial paper seal remains on the side, showing how it would have originally been sold.
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With its bold green and black concentric-ring design, this box reflects the clean, stylish graphics of the interwar period. Lightweight yet durable, it embodies a time when men’s grooming was elevated to an elegant ritual.
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Features:
Maker: Yardley of London
Date: c.1920s–1930s
Material: Turned wood with printed paper label
Design: Classic Yardley Lavender Seller motif, Old Bond Street address
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, label intact, soap missing
Size: Approximately 7cm diameter x 4cm tall
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Collectibility
This piece is a fine example of early 20th-century British grooming history and is highly sought after by collectors of:
Yardley memorabilia
Vintage shaving and barbering tools
Advertising and packaging ephemera
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Whether displayed in a collection, used as a decorative antique box, or repurposed as a stylish storage piece, this Yardley shaving soap box is a wonderful reminder of the craftsmanship and refinement of vintage men’s grooming.