A Pair of Military Folding Antique Iron Barbed Wire Pliers/Cutters by Carr Wild and Co Ltd dated 1917

Here we have a pair of Military Folding Antique Iron Barbed Wire Pliers/Cutters by Carr Wild and Co Ltd dated 1917

Please note: the first image maybe an enhanced presentation image. For an accurate representation of condition, including any wear or age-related marks, please refer to the additional photographs provided. 

In working order and very evocative from a period in our history - I have seen these online but never in person and they are something to behold - fabulous bit of Militaria

Carr, Wild & Co borrowed heavily issuing 6,500 debentures by 1913 and by the outbreak of War had only performed moderately. In 1914, the company advertised cutlers shops and warehouse space to let at Egerton Street.

Carr also had links with Sheffield Scissors, Razor & Tool Co Ltd. In 1917, he and Henry Sayers had registered a new design for adjustable spanners. After the War, C. F. Carr left to establish Foreman Cutlery Co. Alwyn H. Wild retained his interest in Carr, Wild & Co, but liquidated it in 1921 and made it one of the building blocks of Sheffield Steel Products Ltd.

In the prospectus of that company, Wild described Carr, Wild & Co as the largest drop stamping plant in the UK for scissors, pliers, and similar tools. Wild also absorbed Sheffield Scissors, Razor & Tool Co Ltd into his conglomerate.

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