Historical information

Used by builders and plumbers to cut tin.

Significance

Used by Alan Tyers who worked for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.

Physical description

Cousin's Regular Pattern.
Used by builders and plumbers to cut tin.
Regular pattern with straight cutting edge. Best cast steel, black finish, ground blades. 9 inch. When closed blades meet at the point. Handles meet when closed and are curved outwards.

Inscriptions & markings

"J. Cousins & Sons. Sheffield"- Inscribed on handle side of pivot on one side.