Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: An image of the scissors with the blades closed.
Scissors

An image of the scissors with the blades closed.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.249

Tags

rivet, commemorative, 1900s, bodkin, st1, cs4

Description

A pair of commemorative scissors made for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Marked "SHEFFIELD ENGLAND" and "81" (or possibly "B1"?) on the pivot area. The shanks are decorated on each side with flowers, the letters "ER", and "1953". Pivot is a rivet. Shoulder transition is st1, cross section is cs4, and point is bodkin.

Category

Scissors

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Place of Origin

Location

Pivot area

Transcription

SHEFFIELD ENGLAND 81 (or possibly B1?)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

5 mm

Length

68 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

17 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 32 mm

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

July 4, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

July 4, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

July 10, 2025