Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: An image of the scissors with the blades closed. The marking on the pivot area is visible as is the screw head.
Scissors

An image of the scissors with the blades closed. The marking on the pivot area is visible as is the screw head.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.213

Tags

manicure, folding, nail, sheffield, england, st1, cs4, 1900s

Description

A pair of plated folding manicure scissors with serrations to form nail files on the outer edge of each blade. Fit into a small leather sheath when folded. Marked "RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" with a star and Maltese cross design, which is the mark of Joseph Rodgers & Sons Ltd, on the pivot area. Shoulder is st1, cross section is cs4.

Category

Scissors, Manicure Scissors

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Joseph Rodgers

Date made

1950 - 1999

Place

City

Sheffield

Country

England

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Pivot area

Transcription

RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND (with star and Maltese cross)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

10 mm

Length

80 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

24 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 39 mm

Material

Plated

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

June 10, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

June 10, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

July 10, 2025