hand shears, 1950 -1955

Historical information

These shears were possibly used on a small scale.

Significance

The hand-shears are representative of the era of wool-growing before mechanical shears were commonly adopted.

Physical description

Two pairs of hand-operated blade shears. The metal shears consist of two scissor like blades with hinges at the tops of the handles

Inscriptions & markings

Combination
T
U & S No 14
Sheffield

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