Show Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Maker's Mark & Screwhead: An image of the pivot area showing the maker's mark and the cockleshell screw head.
Maker's Mark & Screwhead

An image of the pivot area showing the maker's mark and the cockleshell screw head.

Name/Title

Show Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2026.5.6

Tags

1800s, scissors, sheffield, paragon, decorated screw, cockleshell screw

Description

A large pair of Show / Display Scissors, made by J. & W. Ragg of Sheffield. Late 19th century, marked with the PARAGON branding. Fancy bows, shanks, and screw. Image via The Saleroom auction page (link below).

Category

Scissors

Made/Created

Manufacturer

J & W Ragg

Date made

circa 1898 - circa 1900

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Above pivot

Transcription

JOHN & Wm. RAGG SHEFFIELD PARAGON

Dimensions

Length

28 in

Web Links and URLs

Auction page at The Saleroom website

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

March 10, 2026

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

March 10, 2026