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Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-forged pair of 19th century scissors would have been a valuable and versatile tool
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Silver Birth Stork Scissors 19th Century Baby Birth Announcement Umbilical Clamp
Located in New York, NY
umbilical cord. The scissors date to the 19th Century. The scissors were placed on the chimney mantle
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Large English 19th Century Victorian Drapers Scissors or Shears
Located in Haarlem, NL
Huge heavy Industrial pair of tailoring scissors, made for stacy 4, in perfect working condition
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

English Scissors Shears
By Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
, England., circa late-19th century. A beautiful pair of (intended) rose shears; they're made to hold the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

English Scissors Shears
English Scissors Shears
H 0.38 in W 2 in D 6.63 in
Pair of Mid 19th Century Silver Scissors and Sheath, Continental, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
A fine pair of Mid 19th C silver scissors and Sheath This pair of Continental sewing scissors
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling
Located in Paris, FR
producing amazing and wonderful pieces, excelling in chasing and engraving techniques. These grape scissors
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Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Vermeil

Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish metal tray designed for spike lamps, featuring decorative leaf reliefs that add a touch of elegance. The tray is supported on four sturdy feet, ensuring stability and funct...
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors
Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors
H 0.79 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape or Wick Scissors, having fantastic ornate shaped
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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors were fashioned in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors were fashioned in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped Etui Sewing Set Scissors & Stiletto
Located in Brighton, GB
exceptional quality. The set comprises delicate scissors, meticulously designed for precision, as well as a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Embroidery Scissors, Iron, in the Shape of a Tower, Germany, 1840
Located in Milan, IT
Antique embroidery scissors. Made of cut iron, with a silhouette in the shape of a gothic tower
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Grape Shears/Scissors with Magnificent Vines
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular Georgian solid silver grape scissors/shears made in
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors Made in London by Abstainando King, 1809
By Abstainando King 1
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of George III Snuffer Scissors made in London in 1809 by Abstainando King. The
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Antique 19th Century English George III More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860
Located in Milan, IT
half of the 19th century. In this case, they bear the S.F.T. monogram on the back of the blade. with
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Ebony

19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair
19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair
H 37.41 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a lion shield in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a gentleman in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Scissors Brooch
Located in Lisbon, PT
Shaped like a pair of scissors, this silver and gold brooch is encrusted with rose-cut diamonds and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

19th Century English Antique Silver Grape Scissors
Located in London, London
Antique silver grape scissors, made in 1870.  
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Antique 1870s English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Large Scissors Shop Sign
Located in New York, NY
An amazing large-scale Chinese shop sign, 19th century, with calligraphy, and scissors in gold on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Signs

Large Scissors Shop Sign
Large Scissors Shop Sign
H 40 in W 23 in D 2 in
Tailors Trade Sign of Scissors
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa late 19th to early 20th century Tailor's brass trade sign in the shape of scissors. The piece
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Tailors Trade Sign of Scissors
Tailors Trade Sign of Scissors
H 16 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
sewing machine was invented. Wealthy women of the 19th century had tools, scissors, bobbins, tape
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gilt Metal

19th Century Egg Scissors
Located in Paris, FR
. Item created in the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Egg Scissors
19th Century Egg Scissors
H 5.12 in W 1.38 in D 0.2 in
Antique Pair Silver Plate Grape Scissors, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very lovely pair of antique Victorian silver plated grape scissors, circa 1880 in date
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Armchair, Settees
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola armchair or settee featuring hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steel Scissors
Located in Culver City, CA
Vintage steel scissors
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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Objects

Vintage Steel Scissors
Located in Culver City, CA
Vintage steel scissors.
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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steel Scissors
Located in Culver City, CA
Vintage steel scissors
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Antique 19th Century European More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Vintage Steel Scissors
Located in Culver City, CA
Vintage steel scissors
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Antique 19th Century European Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

ART NOUVEAU Solid Gold Scissors
Located in New York City, NY
Interesting and unusual 14K solid gold Art Nouveau scissors. Beautifully crafted and perfectly
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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Accessories

Materials

14k Gold

Very Large Scissors and Needle Trade Sign, Mounted
Located in New York, NY
Brass scissors and needle trade sign with pivoting needle, 19th century. Measures: height 35
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of Five Chinese Shoemaker's Leather Scissors
Located in Chicago, IL
integral to a 19th century Chinese shoemaker's trade and fashioned in a way to effectively cut and shape
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Steel, Iron

A very fine pair of George IV Snuffer Scissors
Located in London, GB
The Snuffer Scissors are of typical form and are decorated with gadrooned borders and scrolls. The
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Antique Early 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors/Shears - c.1830
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular Georgian solid silver grape scissors/shears made in
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Antique Early 19th Century Rococo Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Gilt Grape Scissors Shears, 1820
By Paul Storr
Located in London, GB
Scissors are in excellent condition with excellent gilding. The Scissors have English Hallmarks. STOCK
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Jackson David Fullerton Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors w/ Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver grape shears/scissors by George Jackson and David Fullerton of London, circa 1899
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Antique 19th Century English More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this fine quality, large & heavy Victorian solid silver grape scissors
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Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Matching Pair of W.D. Allison Scissors with Mirrored Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
The early W.D. Allison articulated scissor lamp is on the top of every collectors list. This is made even more interesting because there is a perfect matching pair plus they are fitt...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Savonarola Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola chair with lion arms. Typical of the Italian
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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Savonarola Chair
Savonarola Chair
H 38 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in
French Silver Birth Stork Scissors Swaddled Baby 19th Century Birth Announcement
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare pair of antique 19th Century Silver Birth Announcement Stork Scissors with a
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English George V Florist Arrangement Cutting Shears, Rose Scissors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A heavy pair of silver plate florist or rose scissors in the style of George V, England. Intended
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Mid 19th Century R. Heinisch Furrier Shears, Scissors 1859
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique R. Heinisch Large 15" Furrier Shears, Scissors which also would be excellent for fabric or
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Antique 1850s American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Set of Four Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee featuring a lion shield in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a lion shield in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Settees

Materials

Walnut

Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, two pairs of nutcrackers, a pair of grape scissors, etc. The interior is finished in plush royal
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Exotic Bird Snuffer Scissors in Brass
Located in Bradenton, FL
. Prior to the mid 19th century, the term snuffer referred to a scissor-like device with two flat blades
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Antique Mid-19th Century More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
By The Webster Co. 1
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely 1894-1910 Art Nouveau design pair of sterling silver shears richly decorated in grapes, leaves and vines. Within the design, "Sterling" is marked and Webster Co ha...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
H 0.36 in W 6.5 in D 2.6 in
German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers
Located in New York, NY
period, circa late-19th century, Germany. A great piece for cutting bunches of grapes off the vine, as
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair
19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair
H 39.38 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This charming 19th century hand-carved wood sewing caddy features a figural bird atop an octagonal
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Scissors Collection
Located in Hudson, NY
Collection of fourteen 19th century scissors - including hand forged examples - hanging from an
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Antique 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Scissors Collection
Scissors Collection
H 19 in W 72 in D 4 in
19th Century Tailor Scissors
Located in Paris, FR
19th century tailor scissors, France, iron.
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Tailor Scissors
19th Century Tailor Scissors
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Antique Colonial Forged Iron Scissors, 19th Century
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Colonial forged iron scissors 19th century Marked with a T Weight 967 grams They were used to
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial More Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron

Oversize mid-19th c. Patented Tailoring Scissors, Newark, NJ
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very large and well-made steel tailoring scissors with the maker's patent encircling the brass
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Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel, Brass

Pair of Ottoman Gold Damascened Steel Scribe's Scissors
Located in London, GB
Of typical form, decorated in gold inlay to either side, with undulating vegetal motifs and flowerheads.
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Antique 19th Century Turkish Other Metalwork

Materials

Steel

Large Steel Tailor's Scissors by Wilkinson & Son
Located in New York, NY
, Manufacturers of Tailors Shears and Scissors was founded in the 18th century and were apppointed Manufacturers
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Antique 19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

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19th Century Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 19th century scissors available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, all 19th century scissors available were constructed with great care. 19th century scissors have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century scissors bearing Victorian or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 19th century scissors are appealing in their simplicity, but Johann Joachim Kändler, Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger and Mappin & Webb produced popular 19th century scissors that are worth a look.

How Much are 19th Century Scissors?

Prices for 19th century scissors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 19th century scissors begin at $13 and can go as high as $719,742, while the average can fetch as much as $1,749.
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