John Beal

Entity

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Maker's Mark: An image of the maker's mark for John Beal. It consists of the letter "K" above the letter "X".
Maker's Mark

An image of the maker's mark for John Beal. It consists of the letter "K" above the letter "X".

Name/Title

John Beal

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.13

Tags

beal, sheffield, maker's mark, k, x

Description

John Beal is listed as a common scissor manufacturer in Gales & Martin (1787). He is listed as being at Stannington, a village within the parish of Bradfield approximately three miles from the current city centre. His maker's mark is the letter "K" above the letter "X". Later directories include listings for scissor manufacturers named John Beal as follows: Robinson's, 1797 - Hallam White's, 1833 - Ranmoor, Upper Hallam White's, 1849 - 92 Meadow Street

Category

Manufacturers

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

February 20, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

February 21, 2025