Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Shears

An unusual blacksmith's shears, for shearing sheets of metal. One leg is extended to the full length, while the other is bent at 90°, and when in use is placed in the appropriate hole in the anvil.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

83.41I/7

Acquisition

Donation, 20/4/1983

Measurements

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Material

steel

Location

NSM room 35

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