Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

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

An image of the scissors with their blades closed.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.244

Tags

asymmetrical point, a.n.o.s., anos, screw, st1, cs4, bead-neck, sarum, bead

Description

A pair of scissors marked "A.N.O.S." and with pairing marks (the number 6) on each under. The bows and shanks are decorated, and the shank style is bead neck sarum. Pivot is a screw; shoulder transition is st1; cross section is cs4; and point type is asymmetrical.

Category

Scissors

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Pivot area

Transcription

A.N.O.S.

Type

Pairing Mark

Location

Unders

Transcription

6

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

11 mm

Length

143 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

60 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 84 mm

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

July 3, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

July 3, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

July 10, 2025