A product of Sheffield cutler Joseph Lingard whose name is seen on all manner of quality mid 19th century cutlery from the finest American market bowie knives to medical and special purpose tools from sheers, tweezers and a number of specialized combination tools such as this knife, thread cuter, seam pick, and textile tweezer, tailor / seamstress tool. An especially nice companion piece in any period sewing basket or Civil War vintage textile / tailor grouping. A specialized piece seldom seen. Don't forget to give our search feature a try for special wants. A simple key word in lower case works best. Thanks for visiting Gunsight Antiques !!