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Antique German Scissors

Embroidery Scissors, Iron, in the Shape of a Tower, Germany, 1840
Embroidery Scissors, Iron, in the Shape of a Tower, Germany, 1840

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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Mid-19th Century German Antique German Scissors

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Iron

1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors
1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors

1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Morristown, NJ

Circa 1901, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, a Jugendstil/Art Nouveau brass and rosewood string box

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign

Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign

By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

advertising sign. Never used, it was found on the original packaging. Perfect gloss. German made 1900-1915

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Metal

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Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen
Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

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H 9.06 in W 0.79 in D 0.6 in

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

when a German scissors maker from Soligen named Peter Daniels Pauls married Johanne Amalie Storsbeg

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Early 20th Century Antique German Scissors

German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers
German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers

German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers

Located in New York, NY

German sterling silver and steel grape shears or scissors beautifully decorated, from the Victorian

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique German Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors

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H 0.36 in W 6.5 in D 2.6 in

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors

By The Webster Co. 1

Located in Miami, FL

, leaves and vines. Within the design, "Sterling" is marked and Webster Co hallmark and Germany

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Christian Dell Wall-Mounted "Scissors" Lamp
Christian Dell Wall-Mounted "Scissors" Lamp

Christian Dell Wall-Mounted "Scissors" Lamp

By Kaiser Leuchten, Christian Dell

Located in New York, NY

Christian Dell for Kaiser & Co., model #6718. Wall-mounted lamp of polished nickel with extending gate-fold mechanism, with original bakelite switch. Measures: Width 35.5" (fully ex...

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1920s German Modern Antique German Scissors

Materials

Metal

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Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture
Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture

Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture

By Boris Lovet-Lorski

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Art Deco style silvered brass / bronze Etruscan horse sculpture on 12-karat white gold leaf base. We also have larger version of this horse sculpture in our other listing.  

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1920s American Art Deco Antique German Scissors

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Sold|$233,477

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique German Scissors

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Other

Antique Art Nouveau 8-Lobed Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Overlay c.1895
Antique Art Nouveau 8-Lobed Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Overlay c.1895

Antique Art Nouveau 8-Lobed Glass Perfume Bottle with Silver Overlay c.1895

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunningly designed Art Nouveau piece is nothing short of spectacular and is comprised of sterling silver overlay that wraps a hand blown 8-lobed glass bottle, used for perfumes...

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting
Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting

Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting

By Jan Davidsz. de Heem

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning Dutch 17th century Old Master still life oil painting is attributed to the circle of Jan Davidsz de Heem. Painted circa 1660 it is a magnificent vibrant painting of gra...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique German Scissors

Materials

Oil

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique German Scissors

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Deco Style Circle Rug in Multicolor Abstract Patterns by Rug & Kilim
French Deco Style Circle Rug in Multicolor Abstract Patterns by Rug & Kilim

French Deco Style Circle Rug in Multicolor Abstract Patterns by Rug & Kilim

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

From Rug & Kilim’s modern selections, a 6’ circle rug relishing a contemporary take on rare French Deco inspiration. The iconic vision enjoys a multitude of colors coming tog...

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2010s Indian Art Deco Antique German Scissors

Materials

Wool

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905
Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Arts and Crafts Jewelry Box Casket c. 1905

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in London, GB

A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in the Gothic revival style in both p...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Brass

Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Doré Pen Tray Neoclassical Taste
Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Doré Pen Tray Neoclassical Taste

Antique Tiffany Studios Bronze Doré Pen Tray Neoclassical Taste

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Norwich, GB

Antique Tiffany Studios New York gilt bronze pen tray/desk tidy. Neoclassical Taste. Maker's Stamp. Circa 1900. The tray has a lovely patina, commensurate with age and use. Showing ...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique German Scissors

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"

By Oneida

Located in TEYJAT, FR

Superb Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best" 16 x 8 x. 10.5cms Made of bronzed regule (spelter), this trinket box is in exceptional condition with almost all of ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Spelter

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$130,881

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Stained Glass

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Hankerchief Box
Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Hankerchief Box

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Hankerchief Box

$2,500

H 2.63 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

Tiffany Studios Pine Needle Pattern Hankerchief Box

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage early 20th century Tiffany Studios, New York “handkerchief” box is designed in caramel color favrile art glass with a pine needle patterned dore’ bronze overlay & four b...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Brass

Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle
Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle

Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle

$4,828

H 5.236 in W 2.244 in D 1.575 in

Rene Lalique Glass 'Cigalia' Perfume Bottle

By René Lalique

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass 'Cigalia' perfume bottle. Details are highlighted with grey/black staining. The pattern features a cicadas on each of the four corners. Book refe...

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1920s French Antique German Scissors

Materials

Glass

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Antique German Scissors

Materials

Oak

Pair of Art Nouveau Fairy Vases with Original Glass Liners, English, c. 1900
Pair of Art Nouveau Fairy Vases with Original Glass Liners, English, c. 1900

Pair of Art Nouveau Fairy Vases with Original Glass Liners, English, c. 1900

Located in London, GB

A charming pair of Art Nouveau vases featuring a pair of fairies. One of the fairies calls out to her partner, who listens from the other vase. The reverse of the vases each has a da...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Spelter

French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box
French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box

French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality French late 19th century Art Nouveau Period Ormolu box. This exceptional box is raised on four foliate feet below large scale scrolled acanthus leaf corne...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique German Scissors

Materials

Ormolu

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Antique German Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique German scissors for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique German scissors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique German scissors have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique German scissors to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Victorian and industrial antique German scissors are of considerable interest. Erhard & Söhne, Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen and KPM Porcelain each produced beautiful antique German scissors that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique German Scissors?

Antique German scissors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,143, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $68,131.