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19th C. Brass Candle Wick Scissors
19th C. Brass Candle Wick Scissors

19th C. Brass Candle Wick Scissors

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century Brass wick trimmer scissors.

Category

19th Century Antique Scissors

Materials

Brass

Chinese Brass Opium Lamp Scissors, c. 1900
Chinese Brass Opium Lamp Scissors, c. 1900

Chinese Brass Opium Lamp Scissors, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant pair of scissors once used to trim the wick of an opium lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape or Wick Scissors, having fantastic ornate shaped handles with grape vine decoration.

Category

Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors
Rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors

Rare George III Snuffer Tray and Scissors

Located in London, GB

The centre of the Tray is engraved with a contemporary crest and the base is very well marked. The snuffer scissors are of typical form and are decorated with beading below the oval ...

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1770s English Antique Scissors

Set of Five Chinese Shoemaker's Leather Scissors
Set of Five Chinese Shoemaker's Leather Scissors

Set of Five Chinese Shoemaker's Leather Scissors

Located in Chicago, IL

These hand-forged sculptures, with their delicate appearance and whimsical shapes, were once tools integral to a 19th century Chinese shoemaker's trade and fashioned in a way to effe...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Industrial Scissors Used to Cut Sheet Iron
Large Industrial Scissors Used to Cut Sheet Iron

Large Industrial Scissors Used to Cut Sheet Iron

Located in Milan, IT

Big iron scissors for an industrial table , used to shear a sheet iron .

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron, Brass

Very Large Scissors and Needle Trade Sign, Mounted
Very Large Scissors and Needle Trade Sign, Mounted

Very Large Scissors and Needle Trade Sign, Mounted

Located in New York, NY

Brass scissors and needle trade sign with pivoting needle, 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Silver Plate Grape Scissors, 19th Century
Antique Pair Silver Plate Grape Scissors, 19th Century

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. They feature grape vine decoration to the arms with foxes on the handles.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850

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, whether used by a trained shoemaker to cut leather or a refined scholar to trim a bonsai...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Repousse Grape Vine Scissors
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Repousse Grape Vine Scissors

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Repousse Grape Vine Scissors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of sterling silver repousse scissors for cutting grape vines. The scissors is beautifully decorated with grapes, leaves & vines.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

A very fine pair of George IV Snuffer Scissors
A very fine pair of George IV Snuffer Scissors

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.

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Scissors

Antique French Scissors Stool, Solid Mahogany, France, circa 1860
Antique French Scissors Stool, Solid Mahogany, France, circa 1860

Antique French Scissors Stool, Solid Mahogany, France, circa 1860

Located in Regensburg, DE

Antique French scissors stool or tabouret from France around 1860.

Category

1860s French Neoclassical Antique Scissors

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique French Biedermeier Scissors Stool, Bench or Small Ottoman
Antique French Biedermeier Scissors Stool, Bench or Small Ottoman

Antique French Biedermeier Scissors Stool, Bench or Small Ottoman

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Biedermeier Scissors bench, stool or ottoman, solid mahogany, with a beautiful cross pattern on each side.

Category

Early 1900s French Biedermeier Antique Scissors

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Pair Victorian Silver Plated Grape Scissors, 19th C
Antique Pair Victorian Silver Plated Grape Scissors, 19th C

Antique Pair Victorian Silver Plated Grape Scissors, 19th C

Located in London, GB

This is a very lovely pair of antique Victorian silver plated grape scissors , bearing the makers mark of Hartley Baxter & Co., and circa 1880 in date.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors/Shears - c.1830
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors/Shears - c.1830

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 London with the marks of William Theobalds.

Category

Early 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Gilt Grape Scissors Shears, 1820
Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Gilt Grape Scissors Shears, 1820

Antique Paul Storr Georgian Silver Gilt Grape Scissors Shears, 1820

By Paul Storr

Located in London, GB

The Scissors have English Hallmarks. STOCK CODE - PAU01 GEO01 COND01.

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare George III Chamber Candlestick with its original Snuffer Scissors
Rare George III Chamber Candlestick with its original Snuffer Scissors

Rare George III Chamber Candlestick with its original Snuffer Scissors

Located in London, GB

The Chamberstick also comes with a fully marked pair of snuffer scissors of the same date and by the same maker, which fit perfectly in the central section.

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1810s Irish Antique Scissors

Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated English Grape Scissors by William Hutton
Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated English Grape Scissors by William Hutton

Vintage Regency Style Silver Plated English Grape Scissors by William Hutton

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Regency style silver plated English grape scissors by William Hutton. Circa early to mid-1900s.

Category

Early 20th Century Regency Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846
Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846

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/shears made in London 1846 with the marks of Francis Higgins.

Category

19th Century Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors & Tray, Dublin, 1794 by John Stoyte
Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors & Tray, Dublin, 1794 by John Stoyte

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors & Tray, Dublin, 1794 by John Stoyte

By Clarence John Laughlin

Located in London, GB

It is not unusual to see the tray and scissors by different silversmiths, as the scissors were usually made by a specialist sprung tong maker.

Category

1790s English George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dublin, a George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in Dublin, circa 1763
Dublin, a George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in Dublin, circa 1763

Dublin, a George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors Made in Dublin, circa 1763

By John Buckett, London 1

Located in London, GB

A RARE EARLY GEORGE III SNUFFER TRAY & SCISSORS. THE TRAY MADE IN DUBLIN CIRCA 1763 BY GEORGE HILL AND THE SCISSORS MADE IN LONDON IN 1762 BY JOHN BUCKETT.

Category

1760s British George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Matching Pair of W.D. Allison Scissors with Mirrored Shades
Rare Matching Pair of W.D. Allison Scissors with Mirrored Shades

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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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Scissors

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc 19th C
Antique Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc 19th C

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc 19th C

By Harrison Fisher & Company

Located in London, GB

Comprising twelve knives and twelve forks with bone handles, a pair of berry spoons, a sifting spoon, silvered nut crackers with picks, and grape scissors, in a superb metamorphic fi...

Category

1890s English Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pair Silver Plate Grape Scissors by Martin Hall & Co Early 20th Century
Antique Pair Silver Plate Grape Scissors by Martin Hall & Co Early 20th Century

Antique Pair Silver Plate Grape Scissors by Martin Hall & Co Early 20th Century

By Martin Hall & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a very lovely pair of antique Victorian silver plated grape scissors, bearing the makers mark of Martin Hall & Co., and circa 1910 in date.

Category

1910s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

A fine George III Snuffer Tray
A fine George III Snuffer Tray

A fine George III Snuffer Tray

Located in London, GB

Length of Tray: 10.5 inches, 26.25cm Length of Scissors:6.75 inches, 16.88cm Weight: 10oz

Category

19th Century English Antique Scissors

Islamic sissors
Islamic sissors

Islamic sissors

Sold|$2,445

Islamic sissors

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A pair of elegant Persian scissors, decorated with gold koftgari work in scolls and foliage.

Category

19th Century Turkish Antique Scissors

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873
Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873

Located in London, GB

Approx. total size of case - 16.1 x 14.5cm Approx. length large scissors - 13cm Approx. length small scissors - 9.2cm Approx. length button hook - 11.9cm Approx. length needle ca...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

Antique Russian Gold Novelty Brooch
Antique Russian Gold Novelty Brooch

Antique Russian Gold Novelty Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Rose and green 14K gold, glossy enamel, designed as scissors and a pair of cherries, length 50 mm (2 in.)

Category

Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Scissors

Gorham Sterling Silver Grape Shears
Gorham Sterling Silver Grape Shears

Gorham Sterling Silver Grape Shears

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good sterling silver grape scissors - shears by the Gorham Company decorated overall with grapes, leaves and cast foxes on the handles.

Category

19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

A rare pair of George IV cast Grape Shears made in Dublin in 1829
A rare pair of George IV cast Grape Shears made in Dublin in 1829

A rare pair of George IV cast Grape Shears made in Dublin in 1829

By James Jones Elliott

Located in London, GB

The Scissors are cast and the arms are decorated with naturalistic designs including vines and grapes.

Category

19th Century Irish Antique Scissors

19THC STERLING SILVER VANITY SET
19THC STERLING SILVER VANITY SET

19THC STERLING SILVER VANITY SET

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THE SET CONTAINS ; A SMALL ETCHED CRYSTAL CONTAINER , A PAIR OF FINGERNAILS SCISSORS, 2 HAIR BRUSHERS ,A MIRROR WITH THE HANDLE ,ALL OF THIS IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION.

Category

19th Century American Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Impressive Shadow Box of 19th Century Sewing Tools
Impressive Shadow Box of 19th Century Sewing Tools

Impressive Shadow Box of 19th Century Sewing Tools

Located in Nantucket, MA

A collection of over 75 bone sewing objects including bodkins, clamps, tatting shuttle, bobbins, crochet hooks, scissors and other sewing implements all dating from the late 19th cen...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Scissors

French Louis Philippe Walnut Draper’s Table 4 Drawers, Shelf at Base, circa 1835
French Louis Philippe Walnut Draper’s Table 4 Drawers, Shelf at Base, circa 1835

French Louis Philippe Walnut Draper’s Table 4 Drawers, Shelf at Base, circa 1835

Located in Atlanta, GA

An excellent kitchen island or large console or sofa table, having a rectangular top with rounded corners, the molded sides made to align cutting scissors, the case housing four deep...

Category

1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Chatelaine Chain with Turquoise and 9 Carat Gold
Victorian Chatelaine Chain with Turquoise and 9 Carat Gold

Victorian Chatelaine Chain with Turquoise and 9 Carat Gold

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Two of the lengths of the chain hold charming details, one being a pair of scissors and the other a key. The whole chain measures 7inches in length.

Category

1830s Unknown Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold

French Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Table de Drapier, ca. 1835
French Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Table de Drapier, ca. 1835

French Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Table de Drapier, ca. 1835

Located in Atlanta, GA

constructed entirely of solid walnut, the two board top is bookmatched and has a triple molded edge for alignment of scissors, the case housing four drawers and finished around to fl...

Category

1830s French Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

By Staffordshire

Located in Basildon, GB

Antique South Staffordshire 18th Century Etui / Sewing Box Case, of rococo form with light relief-moulded scrolled panels, the hinged gilt metal-mounted cover opening to reveal conte...

Category

1760s English Georgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Enamel

Bronzed Group of the Two Fates by Barbedienne
Bronzed Group of the Two Fates by Barbedienne

Bronzed Group of the Two Fates by Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Collas Two Fates, Clotho, seated, holding a spindle, representative of human life and Atropos, lying, holding a scroll and a pair of scissors, used to cut the life thread.  

Category

19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Scissors

Materials

Ormolu

Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Antique Victorian

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The original, hallmarked central hinge of the scissors is encircled with a crimped border. Dimensions: Length 18.4cm/7.2".

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870
Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870

Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

There he is with his scissors, etc., riding on a goat. - Moral of this story: Sometimes it is better to labour and not to ask for any reward.

Category

1870s German Rococo Antique Scissors

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760
Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760

Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique mid-18th Century Georgian 18-karat gold mounted on agate etui, of quiver form, the openwork gold mounts chased with scrolls and flowers, banded grey agate pane...

Category

1750s English Georgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Agate, Gold

Vintage Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
Vintage Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

Vintage Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

By Siemens

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This Siemens scissors lamp was manufactured in Germany during the 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron

Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870
Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870

Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

There he is with his scissors,etc.,riding on a goat. - Moral of this story: Sometimes it is better to labour and not to ask for any reward.

Category

1870s German Rococo Antique Scissors

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Oak Sewing Table
French 19th Century Oak Sewing Table

French 19th Century Oak Sewing Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Large enough for two people sitting next to each other, one side features a pair of slide-out surfaces, each outfitted with carved compartments for scissors and a duster. There is al...

Category

19th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Oak

Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Scissor Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Scissor Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Scissor Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

By Siemens

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This Siemens scissors lamp was manufactured in Germany during the 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Scissor Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Scissor Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Scissor Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

By Siemens

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This Siemens scissors lamp was manufactured in Germany during the 1930s.

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840
Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840

Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840

Located in Toronto, ON

The book opens to reveal compartmentalised Moroccan leather bound holders for various size needle storage packages within a separate leather divider, thread winder, scissors, thimble...

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Early 19th Century Antique Scissors

1933 Christian Dell Scissor Work Lights
1933 Christian Dell Scissor Work Lights

1933 Christian Dell Scissor Work Lights

By Christian Dell

Located in Peekskill, NY

The sconce work/reading lamp will swing side to side as well as up and down. The scissors can extend upto three foot. They have a bit of a Euro midcentury look.

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Scissors

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition These antique silver wick trimming scissors are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Category

1840s British Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770
Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770

Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French 18-karat gold mounted carnet-de-bal, of slightly tapering rectangular form, each side gold painted with mythological figural scenes and the words D'amitie...

Category

Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770
18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770

18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century French 18-karat gold mounted carnet-de-bal, of slightly tapering rectangular form, each side gold painted with mythological figural scenes and the words D'amitie...

Category

Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

Rare Antique English Carved Walnut Aesthetic Movement Buter's Tray and Stand
Rare Antique English Carved Walnut Aesthetic Movement Buter's Tray and Stand

Rare Antique English Carved Walnut Aesthetic Movement Buter's Tray and Stand

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Even the original Stand has similar carving along the fronts of the x-type or scissors-type walnut Stand. The sides can either fold up or lay down.

Category

Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique scissors for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique scissors — often made from metal, silver and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique scissors available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Baroque and Georgian antique scissors are consistently popular styles. Many antique scissors are appealing in their simplicity, but James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, Charles Rawlings and Edward Hutton produced popular antique scissors that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Scissors?

Antique scissors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $873, while the lowest priced sells for $71 and the highest can go for as much as $16,371.