Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: An image of the scissors with their blades open. The marking J. FOOT & SON LTD is visible above the pivot, and scale markings can be seen on the shank and outer blade.
Scissors

An image of the scissors with their blades open. The marking J. FOOT & SON LTD is visible above the pivot, and scale markings can be seen on the shank and outer blade.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.223

Tags

scissors, sheffield, multi tool, patent, st3, cs4, asymmetrical point

Description

A pair of multi tool scissors made by Christopher Johnson of Sheffield. Also marked J. FOOT & SON LTD PATENT - this design appears to be a modification of one that was patented by Foot in 1879 with reference number 3015. Shoulder is st3 and cross section is cs4. One blade point has been made flat to act as a screwdriver, and other tool functions include pliers, wire cutters, and measures. One blade edge is serrated for use as a file.

Category

Scissors

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Christopher Johnson

Place

City

Sheffield

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Pivot area

Transcription

C. J. & Co. SHEFFIELD

Location

Pivot area

Transcription

J. FOOT & SON LTD PATENT

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

15 mm

Length

114 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

40 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 58 mm

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

June 25, 2025

Web Links and URLs

Patent 3015

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

June 25, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

July 10, 2025