A rare piece of colonial postal or administrative history. These heavy-duty forged steel shears were manufactured by the renowned Taylor’s Eye Witness works in Sheffield, England, specifically for the Natal Government (Colonial South Africa).
Historical Significance:
The blade is clearly stamped with the "Eye Witness" logo on one side and "NATAL GOVERNMENT" on the reverse. These would have been used in government offices, likely for the postal service or textile/administrative work in the Colony of Natal prior to 1910.