Wreaks & Tillotson
Maker's Mark
An image of the maker's mark for Wreaks & Tillotson. The mark reads "CEBES 1716".
Name/Title
Wreaks & TillotsonEntry/Object ID
2025.4.53Tags
wreaks, tillotson, cebes, 1716, sheffield, maker's markDescription
Wreaks & Tillotson are listed as fine scissors makers at Carver Street in Robinson's (1797). Their mark was "CEBES 1716". John Wreaks appears in subsequent directories as a scissor and/or shear manufacturer as follows: Holden's, 1811 - 52 Arundel Street Wardle & Bentham, 1814-15 - Arundel Street Brownell, 1817 - Carver Street Blackwell, 1828 - Charles Street (scissors and shears) Pigot's, 1828-29 - 61 Charles Street (scissors and shears) (In 1849, another John Wreaks is listed at 6 Kelham Street as a scissor manufacturer.)Category
Manufacturers, Makers' Marks