Name/Title
ScissorsEntry/Object ID
2025.2.343Tags
scissors, sweden, eskilstuna, tup, asymmetrical point, cs2, st4, screwDescription
A large pair of Swedish scissors with relatively long blades and a typically Swedish style of decoration. Tup shanks with st4 shoulder transition. Cross section is cs2 and the point is asymmetrical,
The blade and pivot area is decorated with roses on a golden background. The maker's mark above the screw head is that of EJ AB of Eskilstuna with the crowned anchor design; the reverse side is marked MADE IN SWEDEN; and there are pairing marks on the unders.Made/Created
Manufacturer
EJ ABDate made
circa 1900Place
City
EskilstunaCountry
SwedenContinent
EuropeInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Pivot areaTranscription
EJ AB ESKILSTUNA, with crowned anchor device.Type
Place of OriginLocation
Pivot areaTranscription
MADE IN SWEDENDimensions
Dimension Description
Width refers to width at pivot.Width
16 mmLength
275 mmDimension Description
Blade lengthLength
164 mmDimension Notes
Crotch to point = 202 mmLocation
Location
* Untyped Location
Own CollectionDate
October 6, 2025Created By
studygroup@scissornet.orgCreate Date
October 6, 2025Updated By
studygroup@scissornet.orgUpdate Date
October 6, 2025