Antique Blacksmith's Lever Shears — Workshop Tool with Wooden Stand

A workshop tool with all the strength of wrought iron

This lever shears (or cutting press) is a genuine workshop tool, of the kind once used in locksmiths' and ironmongers' workshops to cut or shape sheet metal and metal bar. Mounted on a sturdy wood-and-iron stand, its simple, direct mechanics speak of generations of manual craftsmanship, from before electric machines arrived.

• Material: iron and wood
• Type: lever workshop tool (manual shears/cutting press)
• Original use: locksmith's or ironmonger's work
• Condition: functional piece, decorative or collector's use

Condition

Shows the rust and wear typical of a tool that has truly worked in a workshop, visible in the photographs. This is a bulky, heavy piece: in-person pickup is recommended, or contact us to arrange shipping.