Historical information

These hand shears were used for sheep shearing. They appear to be dual purpose sheep or topiary shears.
They would have been used on a rural property in early Orbost.

Significance

This item is an example of a hand tool used commonly before the widespread use of power tools.

Physical description

A pair of metal hand shears with a circular loop handle.

Inscriptions & markings

On blade - Red Reaper Hand Shears 219
Ward & Payne 303
SHEFFIELD
ENGLAND

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