George Greaves

Entity

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Maker's Mark: An image of the maker's mark for George Greaves. The mark is "1428".
Maker's Mark

An image of the maker's mark for George Greaves. The mark is "1428".

Name/Title

George Greaves

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.60

Tags

greaves, 1428, maker's mark, sheffield

Description

George Greaves is listed as a shear maker at 89 Pea Croft in Robinson's (1797). His mark is "1428". There are various listings for shear makers named George Greaves in subsequent directories, including: Wardle & Bentham, 1814-15 - Pea Croft Brownell, 1817 - Pea Croft Blackwell, 1828 - Scotland Street Pigot's, 1828-29 - 54 Scotland Street (scissors also) White's, 1833 - 19 Bailey Street Pigot's, 1834 - Bailey Street

Category

Makers' Marks, Manufacturers

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

March 6, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

March 6, 2025