Thomas Wilkinson

Maker's Mark: An image of the maker's mark for Thomas Wilkinson. The mark consists of the letter "O" above the word "REX".
Maker's Mark

An image of the maker's mark for Thomas Wilkinson. The mark consists of the letter "O" above the word "REX".

Name/Title

Thomas Wilkinson

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.51

Tags

wilkinson, o, rex, sheffield, maker's mark

Description

Thomas Wilkinson is listed as a common scissor maker at 72 Westbar Green in Robinson's (1797). His mark is the letter "O" above the word "REX". Various other listings for scissor and shear manufacturers named Thomas Wilkinson appear in subsequent years, but without marks associated with them. These include the following (see separate listing): Pigot's, 1834 - Workhouse Lane (scissors and shears) Robson, 1839 - 7 Workhouse Lane (scissors and shears) Pigot's, 1841 - 27 High Street (Thomas Wilkinson & Son, scissor manufacturer to the Queen) White's, 1849 - 17 New Church Street (Thomas Wilkinson & Son, scissors and shears)

Category

Makers' Marks, Manufacturers

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

March 5, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

March 6, 2025