Original vintage mechanical hair clipper marked “No.1” and manufactured by Col-Van Products, a Canadian maker active during the mid-20th century.
This manually operated clipper features a classic spring-loaded design, commonly used from the 1930s through the WWII period and into the post-war years for personal grooming.
The piece retains:
Original metal construction with visible age and honest wear
Functional spring mechanism
Original detachable guard attachment
Manufacturer marking “COL VAN PRODUCTS”
Acquired from the estate of a Canadian WWII serviceman, alongside other period personal and medical items.
While not a military-issued item, clippers of this type were commonly used by soldiers for personal grooming in barracks or field conditions.
A solid and authentic example of a practical grooming tool from the WWII era.
