Bishop, Weldon & Carr

Entity

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Maker's Mark: An image of the maker's mark used by William Weldon (1787) and by Bishop, Weldon & Carr (1797). The mark consists of the surname "WELDON".
Maker's Mark

An image of the maker's mark used by William Weldon (1787) and by Bishop, Weldon & Carr (1797). The mark consists of the surname "WELDON".

Name/Title

Bishop, Weldon & Carr

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.57

Tags

bishop, weldon, carr, maker's mark, sheffield

Description

Bishop, Weldon & Carr are listed as shear makers at 18 Bridge Street in Robinson's (1797). Their mark is the surname "WELDON". The same mark was being used earlier by William Weldon who is listed in Gales & Martin (1787) as a wool shear manufacturer in Colston Croft.

Category

Makers' Marks, Manufacturers

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

March 6, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

March 6, 2025