Record ID: PUBLIC-B76734
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete pair of cast Post-Medieval scissors dating to c.1550-1650AD. Both handles are made of copper alloy and are broken away from each other due to decay of the iron scissor blades. One half of the handles comprises of an oval shaped finger-loop offset from the arm, which ends in a broken angled hinge. Length 51.30mm (including arm and loop), Width 20.69 (loop only) thickness 5.07mm taken at the centre of the arm stem. At the break the end is rebated to accommodate the missing iron blade. The inside of the rebate is iron-stained. Weight: 8.41g. The second half of t…
Created on: Monday 22nd November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 25th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'AG001B', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-16AB83
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, incomplete scissors dating from around the post-medieval period. At one end of the scissors is the finger ring, then there joint to connect the ring to the scissor blade, which is mostly missing. The inner side of the scissor blade has a small circular slot, probably to insert the pin in to secure both blades together. The outer side of the scissors show no visible sign of decoration, either due to the corrosion or the design is plain. The condition of the scissors is corroded in some areas and worn in others.
Created on: Friday 1st December 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Caistor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5D3E85
Object type: SCISSORS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval hinge of possible scissors or sugar tongs in silvery grey alloy. Round housing decorated with moulded ring on both faces. The two circular elements pivot on a central fixing (now seized) and two projections are moulded on to one of these, presumably handles and blades/tong arms. Both projections have snapped off the other element. Two similar examples can be seen at PAS refs. NMS-82A783 and HAMP-BF3893. Suggested date c.1700 - 1800.
Created on: Tuesday 15th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beedon', grid reference and parish protected.