Scissors with metal sheath

Scissors with blades contained in a metal sheath with the initials 'E.H.' They supposedly belonged to Lady Emma Hamilton (circa 1765-1815). but this in unlikely, in view of a dubious provenance.

Object Details

ID: REL0059
Collection: Relics
Type: Scissors
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
People: Hamilton, Emma; Hardy, Pamela
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Malcolm Stewart Collection
Measurements: Overall: 105 mm x 37 mm x 6 mm
Parts: Scissors with metal sheath