Name/Title
ScissorsEntry/Object ID
2025.2.296Tags
scissors, thread-neck, sarum, bodkin blade, st1, sheffield, cs10Description
A small pair of scissors with a thread-neck and sarum shank. The bows are finely bevelled. Shoulder transition is st1, cross section is cs10, and the point is bodkin.
They are marked T. TURNER with the triple diamond and line design that was the trademark of Thomas Turner. The reverse of the pivot area looks like it has been marked twice, with SHEFFIELD. Pairing marks - dots - are visible on the unders.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Pivot areaTranscription
T. TURNER with diamond and line design.Type
Place of OriginLocation
Pivot areaTranscription
SHEFFIELDType
Pairing MarkLocation
UndersTranscription
DotsDimensions
Dimension Description
Width refers to width at pivot.Width
7 mmLength
93 mmDimension Description
Blade lengthLength
25 mmDimension Notes
Crotch to point = 43 mmLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Own CollectionDate
September 23, 2025Created By
studygroup@scissornet.orgCreate Date
September 23, 2025Updated By
studygroup@scissornet.orgUpdate Date
September 23, 2025