Bobbin-holder is a lantern with a glass dome-shaped stone in the center. This is attached by a clip to a chain which holds the scissors. Scissors were made by John Cooper, London (A) and (B) bobbin-holder made by Thornhill, London.

Inscriptions: Scissors: (Maker's mark) "John Cooper, 41 St. James's St, London," also symbols. Lantern: (Maker's mark) "Thornhill. 144 Bond Street, London," also symbols.