Zenith Tools & Cutlery - early 1900s
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An image of page illustrating various shears.
Name/Title
Zenith Tools & Cutlery - early 1900sEntry/Object ID
2026.7.73Tags
1900s, america, scissors, shears, catalogueDescription
This undated catalogue, believed to be from the early 1900s, illustrates a range of scissors and shears offered under the Zenith brand from the Marshall-Wells Hardware Company. These include: Zenith Shears, Made of Highest Grade English Steel, Perfectly Tempered, Forged and Ground, Every Pair Carefully Tested Before Leaving the Factory: - Right Hand Straight Trimmers, The Standard Shear for every Household Purpose, Nickel Plated, Fitted Shear Bows, Oval Shank, Beveled Blades - sizes 6" to 10" - As above, but Left Hand - size 8" only - Right Hand Bent Trimmers, Nickel Plated, Fitted Shear Bows, Oval Shank, Beveled Blades - sizes 6" to 10" - As above, but Left Hand - size 8 1/2" only - Barbers' Shears, Regular Pattern, For the Barber who wants the Best, Nickel Plated, Fitted Bows, Oval Shank, Beveled Blades - size 7" - Paper Hangers' Shears, Paper Hangers require a good heavy Shear, properly tapered and balanced; the Zenith fills every requirement, Japanned Fitted Shear Bows and Oval Shank, Nickel Plated, Beveled Blades - sizes 10" to 16" Zenith Scissors, Made of Highest Grade English Steel, Perfectly Tempered, Forged and Ground, Every Scissor Carefully Tested: - Zenith, Hollow Ground, Full Nickel Plated, Hollow Grinding the Blades entirely eliminates friction, leaving only the actual Cutting Edge of the Blades touching, this prevents the Blades springing, which is often the trouble when it is believed the Scissor is dull, the Scissor will cut smoother, stay sharp longer and work easier than any other - sizes 3 1/2" to 6" - Zenith, Beveled Blades, Full Crocus Finish, Light Pattern, Fitted Bows, Oval Shank, Beveled Blades, Two Sharp Points - sizes 3 1/2" - 6" - Zenith, Beveled Blades, Gilt and Oxidized Finish Bows and Shank, Crocus Finish, Beveled Blades - sizes 3 1/2" to 6" - Zenith Embroidery Scissors, Stork, Gold Bows and Body, Nickel Plated Wings and Blades - size 3 1/2" - Zenith Button Hole Scissors, Crocus Finish, Oval Bows with Fancy Swaged Shank and Heavy Beveled Blades, Brass Side Adjustment Screw - size 4 1/2" - Zenith Pocket Scissors, Full Nickel, Fitted Bows with Oval Shank and Heavy Swaged Blades, Unconditionally Guaranteed - sizes 4" to 6" - Hartford Pocket Scissors, Medium Grade, Otherwise same as above, Fully Warranted - sizes 4" and 4 1/2" Superior Pocket Scissors, Cast Steel, Brass Bolt with Nut and Washer, Otherwise same as Above - size 4 1/2" only - Zenith Pocket Scissors, Extra Finish, Full Nickel, Fitted Bows, Oval Shank and Blades - sizes 4", 4 1/2", and 5" - Zenith Nail Scissors, Full Nickel, Oval Bows and Shank, Curved Blades, File on Side, Unconditionally Guaranteed - sizes 3 1/2" to 4" - Zenith Cuticle Scissors, Full Nickel, Oval Bows, Straight Shank, Beveled Blades, Needle Points, Unconditionally Guaranteed - size 3 1/2" and 4" Grass or Lawn Shears, These Shears have a projecting Lug on each Blade, at the point where they overlay, which locks the Blades together so cutting Edges are always in position, These Shears with the "Sure Klip Lock" Blades are a great improvement over the Old Grass Shears. - Hartford, High Grade, Polished Steel Blades, Tempered Spring Steel Bow Handle, Polished Blades and Grips - size 12", length of blade 5 1/2" - Superior, Straight Steel Blades, Single Spring - size 12", length of blade 5 1/2" Although the catalogue is undated, the following information is provided in the back of the scanned copy: "This c. 1910 Marshall-Wells Hardware Company Catalogue is reprinted from an original in the collection of Mr. Robert Nugent, a Mid-West Tool Collectors Association of Hillsboro, New Hampshire ...The Marshall-Wells Hardware Company was headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota ... Their major brand name was ZENITH. Second quality tools were branded MARSWELLS, HARTFORD, SUPERIOR, or NORTHERN KING. Most of the planes they offered were manufactured by Sargent. They ceased operations in the United States c. 1960."Category
Scissors, Shears