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Huge Pair of Tailors Scissors by Wilkinson, Sheffield
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Huge Pair of Tailors Scissors by Wilkinson, Sheffield

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 February 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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A huge pair of Wilkinson & Son of Sheffield tailors scissors / shears; highly decorative and useful scissors are in perfect working order Dating from circa 1910-1930, the pivot point marked WILKINSON & SON, SHEFFIELD.

Overall length : 14.5 inches

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated these Antique Tailors Shears to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA886766
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Description
A huge pair of Wilkinson & Son of Sheffield tailors scissors / shears; highly decorative and useful scissors are in perfect working order Dating from circa 1910-1930, the pivot point marked WILKINSON & SON, SHEFFIELD.

Overall length : 14.5 inches

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated these Antique Tailors Shears to the 1910s.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA886766
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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A large pair of antique forged steel tailors shears with an offset handle and brass pivot screw, lying horizontally on a wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large pair of antique forged steel tailors shears with an offset handle and brass pivot screw, lying horizontally on a wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Huge Pair of Tailors Scissors by Wilkinson, Sheffield

Archive II A large pair of antique forged steel tailors shears with an offset handle and brass pivot screw, lying horizontally on a wooden surface. View II
Archive III A large pair of antique forged steel tailors shears with an offset handle and brass pivot screw, lying horizontally on a wooden surface. View III
Archive IV A large pair of antique forged steel tailors shears with an offset handle and brass pivot screw, lying horizontally on a wooden surface. View IV
Archive V A large pair of antique forged steel tailors shears with an offset handle and brass pivot screw, lying horizontally on a wooden surface. View V
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
Location
The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/osbourne
Verified Since Dec 2013
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Items Sold 3,781
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, 3 Water Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 1JP, United Kingdom
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A large pair of antique forged steel tailors shears with an offset handle and brass pivot screw, lying horizontally on a wooden surface.
Huge Pair of Tailors Scissors by Wilkinson, Sheffield
Ref: SA886766
A large pair of antique forged steel tailors shears with an offset handle and brass pivot screw, lying horizontally on a wooden surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialSteel, Brass
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsOffset handles, Forged steel blades, Brass pivot screw, Curved finger loops
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 1 cm (0 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Sheffield became a global centre for steel production and cutlery manufacturing from the eighteenth century onwards, renowned for producing robust tools for textile and tailoring trades.

These tools were traditionally forged from high-carbon steel, often featuring drop-forged blades joined by a threaded pivot screw and offset handles designed for cutting flat against a table.

Authentic pieces typically feature makers stamps or manufacturer names such as Wilkinson etched or struck into the metal, alongside hand-finished forged surfaces and patination consistent with age and use.

Large industrial and trade implements work well displayed flat on a bookshelf, mounted on a wall as sculptural art, or placed on a desk as a paperweight within an eclectic or study setting.

Preservation involves storing the items in a dry environment to prevent active corrosion and applying a light coat of microcrystalline wax or mineral oil to protect the metal surface.
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