Different types of scissors

I got these three pairs of scissors in a lot today.

I saw that J. Nowill and sons (Scissors on the right) were known for knives, scissors and surgical instruments. Are these surgical scissors or regular?

The second one is marked UK with a little picture of scissors.

The one on the left is only marked Sheffield England and the nr 81. Any idea on manufacturer? Am I right in assuming the last two scissors are from manicure sets?

Thanks in advance.

 

The middle ones are for children - the idea was that the blunt ends were safer. Left hand small are manicure. Right hand larger look like bandage scissors.

 

The scissors on the left may be embroidery scissors. Manicure scissors usually have a slight curve to the blades.

 

Haha @ineedhelp

And thanks to the rest of you!

I did wonder about the blunt ends of the middle one.

Appreciate all your help as always!

 

I see sewing/embroidery scissors; child's safety scissors; some kind of utility scissors. Bandage scissors as I know them are stainless, because it has to be possible to sterilize them. They have one tip that is designed to slide under the bandage without stabbing the patient, and blades are angled to the handles so that the knuckles of the person using them don't have to come in contact with the skin the patient. These do not look medical at all.

 

I agree with Bronwen !! ... Joy.

 

I've manicure scissors with straight blades. I don't mean bandage removal scissors: those are typical of the kind found in old First Aid kits.

 

They look very heavy-duty for cutting gauze or tape. I'd hate to cut gauze with those short blades, if these date to a time before pre-cut individually packaged pads. Well, just because they're not optimal doesn't mean they're not what was included. Have you seen them in a context where it was clear they were original equipment & not thrown in later? Military issue?

 

Not fine gauze wound covering dressings, but the heavier woven cotton type, used to secure gauze in place. The sort that came as a roll with a paper tape round to hold them. Or even the large sling types. Predating tape, anyhow. Yes, I can remember scissors like that from First Aid kits Ma had when I was a child - I think I still have a pair somewhere. I think even then sterile gauze was in paper packs.