Scissors

Object/Artifact

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Scissors: An image of the modern wick scissors. The scissors are closed and the screw pivot is visible.
Scissors

An image of the modern wick scissors. The scissors are closed and the screw pivot is visible.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.212

Tags

germany, solingen, wick, st6, cs4, asymmetrical point

Description

A pair of modern wick scissors made by Carl Mertens of Solingen. Pivot is a screw, the blades are asymmetrical. Shoulder is st6 and cross section is cs4. Marked "CARL MERTENS SOLINGEN GERMANY 18/10" on one of the bows.

Category

Scissors, Wick Trimmers

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Carl Mertens

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bow

Transcription

CARL MERTENS SOLINGEN GERMANY 18/10

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

10 mm

Length

112 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

31 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 42 mm

Materials

Material

Stainless Steel

Material Notes

18/10

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