{"product_id":"large-antique-19thc-marmory-paris-blacksmith-bench-shears-75cm-heavy-forged-iron-pair","title":"Large Antique 19thC Marmory Paris Blacksmith Bench Shears – 75cm Heavy Forged Iron - Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of authentic 19th-century French industrial shears (cisailles de layetier \/ de forge), consisting of an exceptionally large bench-mounted shear and a matching smaller hand shear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger tool measures an impressive 75 cm (29.5 inches) in length. It features a heavy leaf-shaped cutting blade and a handle terminating in a down-turned hook, designed to be dropped into an anvil's hardy hole or a workbench block for maximum cutting leverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarkings \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Manufacturer Stamp: The smaller shear is clearly stamped \"Marmory Paris\", confirming their origin from the renowned premium Parisian industrial tool forge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Artisan Stamp: The 75 cm shear is stamped with the artisan\/ownership initials \"J.R\", indicating workshop tracking and personal assignment during its service history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iron remains structurally sound with intact central pivot bolts. Both pieces exhibit a stable, deep orange-brown oxidization patina built up from decades of workshop storage. The metal surfaces have not been ground, aggressively polished, or clear-coated, preserving the raw texture and historical integrity preferred by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Country of Origin: France (Paris)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Era: Mid-to-late 19th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Maximum Length: 75 cm (29.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Material: Hand-forged industrial iron\/steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent as a museum-quality example of European industrial trade history or as a striking architectural design piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a decorative object.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"InglewoodDesign","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56550671942011,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3958\/3159\/files\/12479.jpg?v=1793299545","url":"https:\/\/inglewooddesign.co.uk\/products\/large-antique-19thc-marmory-paris-blacksmith-bench-shears-75cm-heavy-forged-iron-pair","provider":"InglewoodDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}