wire closer/cutter

Description
Three pincer like tools for turning and closing wire over a frame.
These were used to finish the ends of wire strands on baskets, sieves, etc. until the closure of the Bank Street works of James Murphy (Falkirk) Ltd in the 1990s.
Two (2 and 3) have angled noses.
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Signature & date
stamping:1:"WYNN TIMM-/ ENGLAND"
stamping:2:"ELLIOT LUCAS/ PW96-7/ CANNOCK ENGLAND"
stamping:3:"ELLIOT-LUCAS/ CANNOCK ENGLAND"
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Associated place
Murphys Cooperage (18)/Bank St/Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:1 - wire cutter:L 15.6cm (L 6 1/8")
Dimensions:2 - wire cutter:L 18.1cm (L 7 1/8")
Dimensions:3 - wire cutter:L 25.4cm (L 10")
Accession number
2009-008-001

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