Name/Title
Joseph Tyzack & Son Ltd. - 1940Entry/Object ID
2026.7.60Tags
1900s, scissors, sheffield, shears, catalogueDescription
Joseph Tyzack & Son were a Sheffield based manufacturer, and holders of the "3-Leg" trademark. Their 1940 Catalogue illustrates a range of scissors and shears, including:
Paperhangers' Scissors - Spear Point or Vigo Point; Spear Point with Black Japanned, American Bows
Ladies' Garden Shears
Solid Steel Garden Shears - with Plain Blades or with Pruning Notch
Solid Steel Light Pattern Garden Shears - with Plain Blades or with Pruning Notch
"The Valley" "Special Line" and "Sheffield Made" Shears - with Plain Blades; Plain Bright Blades; or with Pruning Notch
Solid Steel Border Shears - with or without Wheel; Standard, Light, or Ladies' Light
Solid Steel Grass Lawn Shears - without Wheels; with two Wheels; or Ladies' Light
Solid Steel Branch or Lopping Shears - All Bright; Ladies' Light Pattern; or Special, for up to 1" branches
Grass Shears - Single Bow; Double Bow; Bent; Straight
Sheep Shears - Single Bow; Double Bow; Irish Pattern
Pruning Shears
Grass Clippers
Flower Gatherers' ScissorsPublication Details
Publication Type
CatalogueAuthor
Joseph Tyzack & Son Ltd.Date Published
1940Created By
studygroup@scissornet.orgCreate Date
February 2, 2026Updated By
studygroup@scissornet.orgUpdate Date
February 3, 2026