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by Sally Ward EventsHistoryIndustry

Scissors For The Great Exhibition 1851

We keep a variety of spectacular scissors on display at our factory, as a reminder of the quality of craftsmanship that has been achieved over the years. These scissors were specifically hand-made to be part of the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palac ...

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by Sally Ward CraftHistoryInspiration

Whiteley’s and the Crystal Palace

Over the years, I have discovered that William Whiteley’s actively engaged with or had connections to Royalty and Chatsworth. In 1879, we acquired Thomas Wilkinson, who crafted scissors for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, earning Wilkinson the Roya ...

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