Compton, Newark NJ, USA

Compton (1899-) made scissors and shears as well as tin snips, razors and button-hole punches. Common brand and marketing names include Reliance and U-set.

 The advertising slogans included:

• "Compton are good for a lifetime"

a.k.a. W. H. Compton Shear Co., Reliance Compton

Examples:
#19: Compton U-Set
 #27 Green-handled Compton

#27 Green-handled Compton

Maker: Compton
Model: unknown
Materials: unknown
Year: unknown
Length: 6"/15cm
Description: Standard office scissors, green-painted handle.
Estimated value: $1

The green-painted handles may not be original as there are also traces of black paint.

#19: Compton U-Set

Maker: Reliance Compton, Newark NJ, USA
Model: Unknown
Materials: Unknown
Year: 1941+, vintage
Length: 28cm/11"
Description: As shown. Remnants of black paint. Stamped with a 1941 patent. These are tailor's shears.  They have a very pleasing design, in my opinion.
Estimated value: $5 up to $30