Matthew & John Ward
Maker's Mark
An image of the maker's marks for Matthew & John Ward. Two marks are shown: firstly, the image of a crown above the word "SOUND"; and then immediately below it the image of a crown above the word "WARD".
Name/Title
Matthew & John WardEntry/Object ID
2025.4.49Tags
ward, crown, sound, sheffield, maker's markDescription
Matthew & John Ward are listed as common scissor makers at 29 Burgess Street in Robinson's (1797). Two marks are listed next to their name: a crown image above the word "SOUND"; and a crown image above the word "WARD". They were apparently the sons of John Ward (Sketchley, 1774) and his wife, who is later listed as Widow Ward (Gales & Martin, 1787). Both used the mark "WARD" (see separate listing).Category
Makers' Marks, Manufacturers