Hand Shears

Date1850-1900

Maker E. S. Shillits

MediumIron / steel

DimensionsOL: 7 1/4"

Credit LineGift of Judith and William McMillen

Object number2012-39

DescriptionSmall pair of die forged hand shears.
Label TextUsed like a common pair of scissors, these small hand shears were used to make fine cuts in small pieces of tin. Although of late manufacture, they are similar in form to those used during the previous century.
MarkingsStamped "E. S. SHILLITS / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND"