Dagger Scissors

Dagger Scissors: An image of a pair of carbon and silver dagger scissors next to a brown leather sheath. The silver handles are finely engraved with foliate decoration, the blades are open.
Dagger Scissors

An image of a pair of carbon and silver dagger scissors next to a brown leather sheath. The silver handles are finely engraved with foliate decoration, the blades are open.

Name/Title

Dagger Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.94

Tags

1800s, england, europe, carbon, silver, screw, long leaf, dagger, cs1, johnson, thornhill

Description

A pair of carbon and silver dagger scissors (hallmarked for Thomas Johnson, London, 1864). The blades are stamped 'Thornhill, New Bond St'. The silver cross guard and grip are finely engraved with foliate decoration.

Cataloged By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Category

Dagger Scissors

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Dominic Winter Auction

Notes

Image downloaded (Lot 185, 9/11/18).

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Thornhill, Thomas Johnson

Date made

1864

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Blades

Transcription

Thornhill, New Bond St.

Type

Hallmark

Dimensions

Length

170 mm

Dimension Notes

Blade Length 75mm

Material

Carbon, Silver

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

January 20, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

January 20, 2025