Cloth Shears
R. Groves and Son
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
23.5 cm (Length)
Place of origin
Sheffield
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Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1452566
Summary
A pair of heavy, metal cloth shears with large hand-holders and heavy wide blades, the top one rather rectangular shaped. On a hinge on one side appears; 'R. Groves and Son, Sheffield, Eng. F.A. 16708', on the other; '1858 / 197'. Possibly the 1858 is 1958.
Marks and inscriptions
On hinge: On hinge: On one side of the hinge: 'R. Groves and Son, Sheffield, Eng. F. A. 16708' On hinge: On one side of the hinge: 'R. Groves and Son, Sheffield, Eng. F. A. 16708' On other side of the hinge: '1858 / 197'
Makers and roles
R. Groves and Son, manufacturer