Hand Shears
Date1850-1900
Maker
E. S. Shillits
OriginEngland, Sheffield
MediumIron / steel
DimensionsOL: 7 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Judith and William McMillen
Object number2012-39
DescriptionSmall pair of die forged hand shears.Label TextUsed like a common pair of scissors, these small hand shears were used to make fine cuts in small pieces of tin. Although of late manufacture, they are similar in form to those used during the previous century.Mark(s)Stamped "E. S. SHILLITS / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND"
1750-1820
1725-1750