Francis Oates
Maker's Mark
An image of the maker's mark for Francis Oates. The mark consists of a star or asterisk above the letters "MO".
Name/Title
Francis OatesEntry/Object ID
2025.4.33Tags
oates, sheffield, maker's mark, star, moDescription
Francis Oates was listed as a fine scissor maker in Robinson's (1797). He was listed at 59 Broad Lane and his mark is a star or asterisk above the letters "MO". Scissor manufacturers named Francis Oates are subsequently listed in the following directories: Wardle & Bentham, 1814-1815 - Wicker Brownell, 1817 - Wicker Gell, 1825 - 22 Wicker Blackwell, 1828 - 22 WickerCategory
Makers' Marks, Manufacturers