Very tragic for Wright and his loved ones.

I bought some nail scissors from their website a few years ago when hunting around for something better than they sell in Boots in the UK high street - I marvelled at their comparative quality - I even posted to my FB page to recommend them.

I feel sad and wistful also, to see the decline of the company, which seemed inherently artisanal.

More sheet-pressed tat from China, less handmade steel, alas.