Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Cast iron
Distinguishing marks
J. NORTH cast steel patent no. ix
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1830
Size and dimensions of this item
30" long 7" cutting length 10 lbs
Weight
10 lbs
Long Description
Very large and heavy shears 30 inches long 10 pounds heavy 7 inch cut length cast iron rounded tips hooks to attach to bench marked J. north cast steel patent number 4 in Roman letters this item is still dusty slight surface rust some black animal still there cutting-edge looks pristine never been used this item is still dusty slate surface rust some black animal still there cutting edge looks christine never been used
History
Millboard shears used for cutting book covers and paper blacksmiths use them for sheet metal these were designed in the early 18 hundreds
For Sale?
Yes