Antique Scissors

Positioned in the middle of the tray is a partitioned velvet tier housing grooming tools, including steel scissors and steel-pointed implements mounted with carved mother-of-pearl ha...

Designed specifically for needlework and sewing, the hinged rectangular top opens to reveal a fitted interior with multiple compartments for organizing threads, needles, scissors, an...

At the top are curved scissors (Fig. 1), a slender double ended spatula (Fig. 2) and a large angled forceps with long jaws (Fig. 3).

At the top center is an upright wooden cross with pierced straps at its head and right arm, a pierced slat and threads hanging from its left arm, and a long tape through its foot (Fi...

The contents comprise a pair of scissors, penknife, thimble, sterling silver propelling pencil and various sized needles, all neatly arranged within their original divisions.

The emblems include a single masted ship for the boatmen, an axe for the plasterers, a shield with bakers' peels, three gloves for the glovers, a windmill for the millers, a saw and ...

They relied on localized aesthetics, community heritage, and simple manual tools (fine scissors or small knives) rather than formal training.

Ross proposed the change to five-pointed stars for ease of production, demonstrating her technique with a single cut of her scissors. The design was amended, and Ross purportedly mad...

Crucially, it retains its original, highly collectible early celluloid ("French Ivory") hairbrush with raised floral relief, matching handheld mirror, and a selection of steel manicu...

Description: Silver morrões scissors tray with relief with flowers and acanthus leaves on four ball-shaped feet.

The scene shows Samson lying on Delilah’s lap while a third figure approaches with scissors to cut the hero’s hair, the central episode of the biblical story.

Every object contributes to an atmosphere of balance and harmony: the sturdy oak furniture, the basket of freshly laundered linen awaiting mending, the tiny pair of scissors resting ...

Opening the lid reveals a sumptuous ruched silk-lined interior above a fitted crimson velvet tool tray retaining an excellent suite of original carved mother-of-pearl sewing implemen...

Condition These antique boxed grape scissors are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The card case is beautifully proportioned, designed to hold calling cards or small personal papers, while the coordinating scissor case offers a rare and charming complement, origina...

Beneath, a second fitted tray reveals a comprehensive grooming set with scissors, razors, nail files, and additional implements, many with bone handles, all secured in their original...

Within sits a comprehensive mother of pearl handled tool pad incorporating a shoehorn, penknife, thread hook, multiple pairs of scissors, tweezers, file, needle and pricker. Beneath ...

The Bahama Cheeked Pintail 3.) The Black Skimmer/Scissors-Bill/ Cutwater 4.) The head of a Brown Booby Bird Elegantly gold-framed and matted with a white four-inch mat, these four...

This exceptional pair of antique Victorian cast sterling silver gilt grape scissors has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these shears are embellished with cast fruiting vine ...

The invention of the marble scissors in Lauscha by Elias Greiner in the mid-19th century led to a rapid increase in glass marble production in Thuringia.

Together they begin, sustain and end the essence of all life, the threads of life encircling the spindle in the hand of Clotho while Atropos holds scissors in hand to cut short the t...

The handles of the grape scissors reflect the identical ornamentation of that to the spoons, in addition to bright cut engraved rounded fingerpieces.

The top removable tray features a complete sewing set with thick mother of pearl lids and reels, a glass bottle and a central removable tool pad with scissors, a pencil, a pick, a ne...

Oil lamp with urn shape four spout oil reservoir, sliding on a cylindrical shaft, with wick trimmer scissors, snuffer and poker pick tools suspended on chains, on a petal shaped base...

The handles of these grape scissors are embellished with intertwining fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and foliage.

Finished in silver, the inner grid shows a series of cut-out seats for the insertion of the fitting, which includes a pencil, one bodkin, an ear pick, a spoon, a double bone writing ...

The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that holds an assortment of exquisitely decorated mother-of-pearl and gilt sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissor...

Morra was and is mainly played in the Mediterranean region and is related to our scissors, stone, paper. Another version of this painting is kept in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Siena.

Includes Four glass bottles and sewing implements. Scissors marked Solingen.

Tiny porcelain hand painted box by Limoge decorated with a rose and with small scissors as a clasp. France, circa 1880.  

This set includes: 5 crystal pieces fitted with sterling silver tops 1 sterling silver shaving brush 8 pieces of various tools made of bone and metal including: - 2 pairs of scissors...

Neatly tucked into the velvet-lined case, the kit includes a rectangular mirror, scissors, a nail file, an awl, an extractor, a pocket blade, a needle case, and a thimble.

The hinged lid opens to reveal a complete sewing set, with each piece crafted from silver. The set includes scissors, a thimble, a needle case, and a sewing awl.

Once used for snipping grapes, these Regency-period scissors bear the monogram “AD” for their original 1815 owner and boast an impressive royal English provenance.

These paper cut silhouettes are hand cut in paper with small pair scissors, the attention to detail is exceptional.

This 19th century stool features a drawer on the backside where the barber would have stored his scissors and other tools. It is rare to find these stools with a backrest.

Please note the images of the original brass "scissors-style" hinges. There is an illustrated "shrinkage crack" which is typical for period, highly figured timber and completely age-...

Wow, this really is a superb piece - a period Victorian vanity or toilet chest What's amazing is how intact the set is with every piece in great shape The metal ware - scissors, clip...

While some were employed for discreet exchanges, others held essential tools such as scissors, thimbles, bodkins, needles, makeup pencils or even a doctor’s lancet.

Check the weights and measures below - all weights and measures approximate: 12 Dinner Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 24.30 cm. 65 grams 12 Dinner Forks 21.00 cm. 83 grams 12 Table...

There is also a drawer, which was probably used to store tailor's chalk, pincushions and scissors. Underneath a shelf for the metre rule. Solid one-piece walnut board tabletop with v...

This plate shows surgical instruments like scissors, speculum, curette, needles, scalpel etc.

The gold thumb piece opens the hinged cover to reveal the gold lined, beautifully fitted, interior, containing five implements, including a ribbed gold pencil container, gold bodkin,...

Sapphires: Mount north to south in channel millegrain settings, with 6 graduated French calibre scissors cut of natural blue sapphires, with a weight of about 0.72 carats.

This plate shows surgical instruments / devices like scissors and a device to stop hemorrhaging. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D.

These impressive sterling silver grape scissors are fitted to a later-crafted bespoke hinged leatherette presentation box, with a velvet and satin lined interior, securing with a pus...

Untitled print of Anglo Saxon banquet, scissors, tongs, penknife, stylus, feather and inkwell, small pliers, carpenter's ax, hammers, balance and the funeral stretcher of King Ethelb...

Inside the case there also is a couple pairs of scissors alongside mother of pearl handled nail filers, these have their own pocket to be stored in.

Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife, thimble. Box bearing later hallmarks 585 gold and accessories 750 gold.

The removable sewing box has metal beaded compartments with bone bobbins, scissors and other sewing accessories. The Amboyna Sewing Box dates to the first half of the 19th century an...

Mid-19th century wood and ceramic lemon squeezer All in good working condition the gadget has the ceramic juice extractor set in the hinged wooden holder making lemon squeezing a...

An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded details and a compartment that would have originally held the accompanying 'snuff scissors'...

Lifting the lid reveals a fully fitted removable tray with mother of pearl and steel inkwells, scissors, a seal, rule, letter opener, dip pen with gold enamel pansy inlay and a page ...

A central tray on a raised base holds five sewing items: a gold thimble and needle case, both stamped "BL" (8g) finely chased, a silver passe-lacet, a gold mounted punch and a pair o...

Petite pair of Renaissance style gilded and enameled glass vases - hand painted with scrolling acanthus leaves and flowers with banded borders to the top edges (resembling stained gl...

Though these ivory ground prayer rugs may seem alike from a distance, this one has a great range of colors and variation in design including some very charming personal details: note...

Beneath a tray of silver forks and spoons, one finds an array of items, from brushes and scissors to a razor and candlestick holder. The vanity mirror, neatly tucked in the interior ...

A unique design of Moroccan rug Azilal Tribal design that stands-out with any other rugs and makes it extraordinary. It features scissors and lozenges with extended sides with the co...

Untitled print of Anglo Saxon banquet scissors tongs penknife stylus feather and inkwell small pliers carpenter's ax hammers balance and the funeral stretcher of King Ethelbert.

Commonly used throughout the Mediterranean from Spain to India and Russia The similarly styled antique pair, circa 1820s, feature a decorated top ring, used to hang the lamp and ...