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A Pair of Antique Minuature Sheep Shears and Sheffield Made Scissors

Lot 400: A Pair of Antique Minuature Sheep Shears and Sheffield Made Scissors

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Estimated price: £5 - £10

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This lot comprises two distinct metal cutting tools. The larger item is a pair of antique hand-operated sheep shears, featuring two broad blades joined by a flexible, spring-loop handle. One blade is stamped ‘3 SHEARER,’ indicating its function. The smaller item is a pair of heavy-duty, pivot-style scissors with two finger loops. Visible markings on one blade include ‘A.H.C.L.’ and ‘SHEFFIELD MADE,’ denoting its manufacture in Sheffield, England, a historically renowned center for cutlery. Both objects are constructed from steel or cast iron.