Record ID: SF-F0AF02
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy fragment of a Medieval to Post Medieval pair of scissors, dating to AD 1400- 1600. It consists of the central portion which has two eccentrically-set finger loops, now incomplete and a raised collar at their base. The front face of the bar has a central hole, which houses a fragment of a pin; the hole is surrounded by two concentric grooves and it is flanked by the letters A - S. The back face of the bar has a central recess to fit into an unclear support. Cf SUSS-4672E3, IOW-6A40EE, IOW-783BA2. Length: 38.73 mm Width of the central portion: 7.63 mm …
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Yaxley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-DCA0D5
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of the handle and pivot of a pair of flat-backed copper alloy scissors. The handle has an incurving stop. The scissors are probably of 17th or 18th century date.
Created on: Saturday 23rd March 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-9C5D63
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The central, rivetted, part of a small pair of post medieval cast copper alloy scissors and parts of both handle loops. Both sides have stamped ring-and-dot decoration over the rivet.
Created on: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: CORN-C6BF43
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy scissor handle consisting of one finger loop and part of the arm still attached. The loop is oval in plan and lozenge-shaped in section, and the arm is rectangular in plan and square in section. The arm is incised with oblique lines, creating a star formation, and then notches are filed down to create a square section at a 45 degree angle from the original square section of the arm. Other examples of scissor handles with similar decoration can be seen on the database, IOW-AB29C5, CAM-7F2D96, and NMS-52C987, which are dated to c.1350-1450, and example…
Created on: Monday 19th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8D8540
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pair of medieval to post-medieval scissors, dating from Ad 1400-1600. Central pivoting hinge retained and small section of a handle. At the central crossing pivot there is a ring and dot motif on each side. See SUSS-4672E3 for comparison
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2005
Last updated: Friday 30th July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ixworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF1455
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy handle from a pair of scissors; plain oval loop with elaborate shaft of square section with remains of iron blade.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK CODDENHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF1281
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Arm fragment from a pair of copper alloy scissors. Oval bow with ornate shaft.
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK WHERSTEAD', grid reference and parish protected.