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Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest 19th Century
Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest 19th Century

Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The top one with a fitted blue velvet tray with manicure and other tools, to include a file, penknife, scissors, button hook, corkscrew, pen, etc, . The middle tray with shaped stora...

Category

1850s French Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Pair of Small Entree Dishes Joseph Rodgers
19th Century Pair of Small Entree Dishes Joseph Rodgers

19th Century Pair of Small Entree Dishes Joseph Rodgers

By Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Located in London, GB

Around 1800, Rodgers’ product range broadened from pocket knifes into razors, table cutlery and scissors and in 1821 the firm was appointed cutlers to The Royal Family for the first ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc
Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

The set consists of 12 pairs of silver plated fruit forks and knives with the most exquisite shaped mother of pearl handles together with a set of four berry spoons, two pairs of nut...

Category

1880s English Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet

Lapparra - 327pc. Napoleon III, 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet

By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier

Located in Wilmington, DE

The set includes the following (all weights and measures approximate): 20 Dinner Knives - Stainless Blades 24.50 cm. 72 grams 34 Dinner Forks 21.00 cm. 81 grams 17 Tablespoons 21.00 ...

Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet

By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier

Located in Wilmington, DE

The set is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and includes the following (all weights and measures approximate): 24 Dinner Knives - Stainless Steel Blades 24.50 cm. 71 grams 2...

Category

1890s French Louis XV Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Burr Walnut Lady's Vanity Travelling Case
19th Century Burr Walnut Lady's Vanity Travelling Case

19th Century Burr Walnut Lady's Vanity Travelling Case

Located in London, GB

There are also a mother-of-pearl mounted button hook, a nail file and two pairs of scissors. There is a sprung concealed drawer to the front which opens to reveal a gold tooled ve...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate, Ormolu

Victorian Boxwood 'Scissors' Letter Opener
Victorian Boxwood 'Scissors' Letter Opener

Victorian Boxwood 'Scissors' Letter Opener

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Delicately carved letter opener. Polished and finished boxwood. Measures: 10 inches long. Unsigned. Bearing a certain aura of magic.

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Boxwood, Wood

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Scissors

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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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Exotic Bird Snuffer Scissors in Brass
Exotic Bird Snuffer Scissors in Brass

Exotic Bird Snuffer Scissors in Brass

Located in Bradenton, FL

Brass snuffer scissors adorned with an exotic bird box. Scissors are secured with a copper pin.

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Scissors

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Industrial Scissors, circa 1920, Belgium
Large Vintage Industrial Scissors, circa 1920, Belgium

Large Vintage Industrial Scissors, circa 1920, Belgium

Located in Napa, CA

Large vintage industrial scissors with a gently curved handle. In working condition and great for ornamental or office use.

Category

1920s Belgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settle
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settle

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 Renaissance with carved Florentine backs (no shows in the picture) .

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mid 19th Century R. Heinisch Furrier Shears, Scissors 1859
Antique Mid 19th Century R. Heinisch Furrier Shears, Scissors 1859

Antique Mid 19th Century R. Heinisch Furrier Shears, Scissors 1859

Located in Stamford, CT

Heinisch Large 15" Furrier Shears, Scissors which also would be excellent for fabric or leather or just a cool piece of American history to have on display.  

Category

1850s American Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 period, circa late-19th century, Germany.

Category

Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Fine Early 20th Century Cigar Scissors by Maple & Co., London 1919
Fine Early 20th Century Cigar Scissors by Maple & Co., London 1919

Fine Early 20th Century Cigar Scissors by Maple & Co., London 1919

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine Early 20th Century Cigar Scissors by Maple & Co., London 1919 English, dated 1919 A refined and well-crafted pair of cigar scissors by Maple & Co., featuring 9ct gold finger ri...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold, Steel

19th Century English George V Florist Arrangement Cutting Shears, Rose Scissors
19th Century English George V Florist Arrangement Cutting Shears, Rose Scissors

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 as rose shears, they are made to hold the stem in their grip after cutting with a h...

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors with an Owl in a Tree Cover
Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors with an Owl in a Tree Cover

Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors with an Owl in a Tree Cover

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Sterling Silver Victorian Chatelaine Scissors With An Owl In A Tree Cover, Or could be used as a Seamstress Necklace on a chain scissors.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in London, GB

The set consists of twelve pairs of silver plated fruit forks and knives with the most exquisite shaped mother of pearl handles, with engraved decoration, together with a pair of ber...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Hand Carved circa 1880 Austrian Spoon Fork Scissors Combo for Salads
Antique Hand Carved circa 1880 Austrian Spoon Fork Scissors Combo for Salads

Antique Hand Carved circa 1880 Austrian Spoon Fork Scissors Combo for Salads

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ornately carved Austrian salad spoon and fork combo A good looking and well made piece in walnut, the handles are super finely carve...

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1880s Austrian High Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case
Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case

Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case

By R. Wallace & Sons Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Includes mirror, brush, comb, scissors, file, button hook loop, buffing pad, shoe horn and purple velvet lined box case.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Located in Portland, OR

The interior is fitted with the following; Knife & nail file Sewing hook Nail Scissors Awl Button/boot hook Engraved propelling pencil Penknife Sewing scissors Thimble Sewing needle ...

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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver, Steel

Victorian Calamander, Brass and Sterling Silver Travel Box by Asprey, London
Victorian Calamander, Brass and Sterling Silver Travel Box by Asprey, London

Victorian Calamander, Brass and Sterling Silver Travel Box by Asprey, London

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged top with monogrammed plaque enclosing a fitted interior with sterling capped jars and bottles and a stationary compartment , lower drawer with fitted interior open...

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19th Century British Antique Scissors

Pair of Early 19th Century Stools, Cherry Wood, France circa 1820
Pair of Early 19th Century Stools, Cherry Wood, France circa 1820

Pair of Early 19th Century Stools, Cherry Wood, France circa 1820

Located in Regensburg, DE

Pair of early 19th century stools, cherry wood, France circa 1820 A beautiful pair of small neoclassical Biedermeier scissors stools or tabourets. Solid cherry wood, hand polished...

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1820s French Biedermeier Antique Scissors

Materials

Brass

Merchant & Mills Oilskin Sewing Kit
Merchant & Mills Oilskin Sewing Kit

Merchant & Mills Oilskin Sewing Kit

Located in San Francisco, CA

About An oilskin pouch that holds 25 needles, one ounce box of dressmaking pins, measuring tape and wide bow scissors. Made in England. Creator: Merchant & Mills, England.

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal

Early 20th c. Bell System C First Aid Kit, circa 1940s
Early 20th c. Bell System C First Aid Kit, circa 1940s

Early 20th c. Bell System C First Aid Kit, circa 1940s

Located in San Francisco, CA

The box is filled with medical items in their original boxes including bandage, Iodine, petroleum jelly, burn cream and a pair of scissors still in their wrapper. The original finish...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal

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 English 1740 Gentleman's Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit
Antique English 1740 Gentleman's Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit

Antique English 1740 Gentleman's Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit

Located in Stamford, CT

All Sterling Silver tops, Scissors, Some Razors have tortoise shell handles w s/s tops.

Category

1740s Great Britain (UK) Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Edwardian Gold Manicure Set
Gorham Edwardian Gold Manicure Set

Gorham Edwardian Gold Manicure Set

By Gorham

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1915 14K Yellow Gold Manicure set by Gorham, this excellent condition almost unused set includes scissors, cuticle tool, nail file and button hook. each piece measuring 4 1/4 t...

Category

1910s American Edwardian Antique Scissors

Materials

14k Gold

19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif
19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif

19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The bird's head has been made with an opening intended for storing scissors with the pointed ends imitating the bird's sharp beak.

Category

Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Scissors

Materials

Wood

Small-Scale French Oak Draper's Table with Single Drawer, Kitchen Island
Small-Scale French Oak Draper's Table with Single Drawer, Kitchen Island

Small-Scale French Oak Draper's Table with Single Drawer, Kitchen Island

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Its single drawer held the scissors and measuring tapes, and its lower shelf kept rolls and folds of fabric at the ready.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Scissors

Materials

Oak

Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830
Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830

Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830

Located in Toronto, Ontario

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

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Scissors

Materials

Leather

Swedish Sewing Box in Birch Dated 1848 with Owners Name
Swedish Sewing Box in Birch Dated 1848 with Owners Name

Swedish Sewing Box in Birch Dated 1848 with Owners Name

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Richly filled with different kind of decorated scissors, bone tools, assorted thimbles and other material and devices.

Category

1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Scissors

Materials

Birch

Rare Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Candlewick Snuffer/Cutters
Rare Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Candlewick Snuffer/Cutters

Rare Georgian 'George III' Sterling Silver Candlewick Snuffer/Cutters

By Thomas Robinson 1

Located in New York, NY

The snuffer works like a pair of scissors to snuff out a flame and cut the wick of a candle.

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair
19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair

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 a carved foliate back rail, ball head arms and inlaid with bone, mother of pearl, ...

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Scissors

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Walnut Draper's Table or Kitchen Island with Drawer
19th Century French Walnut Draper's Table or Kitchen Island with Drawer

19th Century French Walnut Draper's Table or Kitchen Island with Drawer

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A single dovetailed drawer on one side once held scissors and other tools while its original wooden bar on one end held the roll of fabric to be cut.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Gold Ring in the Manner of Fannière Frères
19th Century Gold Ring in the Manner of Fannière Frères

19th Century Gold Ring in the Manner of Fannière Frères

Located in Firenze, IT

Depicting Pan playing the pipes in silver on lapis lazuli, within gold border, 2.1cm wide Size : 7 The Maison was founded in 1839 by François-Auguste Fannière and François-Joseph-Lou...

Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Scissors

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold

Large French Belle Époque Traveling Vanity Set by Gustave Keller
Large French Belle Époque Traveling Vanity Set by Gustave Keller

Large French Belle Époque Traveling Vanity Set by Gustave Keller

By Gustave Keller Freres

Located in New York, NY

This set comprises (dimensions in inches): 2 hair brushes (8 3/4), 2 hair brushes (7 1/4), 2 clothes brushes (7 1/8), makeup brush (3 7/8), table mirror (16 1/2 x 12 3/4), hand mirro...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case

Located in Portland, OR

The case with a hinged lid, the interior is fitted with red velvet & silk, the case retains the original contents, comprising; a silver topped scent bottle, pair of cut & polished st...

Category

1840s French Napoleon III Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver, Steel

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Used as a traveling sewing kit, this box includes all of its original contents, silver scissors and thimble, mother of pearl needle case, thread separators, and embroidery tool, as w...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Scissors

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Collection Of Charms and Amulets Crosses Scull Hand Tools Lava Carnelian
Antique Collection Of Charms and Amulets Crosses Scull Hand Tools Lava Carnelian

Antique Collection Of Charms and Amulets Crosses Scull Hand Tools Lava Carnelian

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Miniature every day objects like an oil lamp, a ladder, scissors, an ax, a kitchen grater,(damaged) two baskets, bellows, an iron (handle broken), two sculls, a fist, three crosses, ...

Category

1840s Italian Antique Scissors

Materials

Carnelian, Silver, Mixed Metal

18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Table de Drapier or Draper Table
18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Table de Drapier or Draper Table

18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Table de Drapier or Draper Table

Located in Birmingham, AL

Featuring an abundant surface area that would have been used by seamstresses to measure and cut fabrics and textiles with two drawers below for storing scissors, shears, snips, and o...

Category

1790s French Directoire Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

Antique Art Nouveau chatelaine, 900 silver
Antique Art Nouveau chatelaine, 900 silver

Antique Art Nouveau chatelaine, 900 silver

Located in NEWARK, GB

Traditionally used to hold useful tools, usually for sewing, these can be adorned with any number of antique pieces such as stamp cases, vestas or vinaigrettes, scissors to fob watch...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Scissors

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each chain is mounted with useful household items such as scissors, thimbles, watches, keys, smelling salts, and household seals.

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Scissors

Materials

Copper

19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements
19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements

19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements

Located in Haarlem, NL

Victorian blackened wood and brass initialed vanity, sewing or writing box, the lid interior mounted with a mirror and blue silk 'curtains' like a theatre, a painted blue and blue ve...

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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique silver plated chatelaine, Buddhist Deities
Antique silver plated chatelaine, Buddhist Deities

Antique silver plated chatelaine, Buddhist Deities

Located in NEWARK, GB

Traditionally used to hold useful tools, usually for sewing, these can be adorned with any number of antique pieces such as stamp cases, vestas or vinaigrettes, scissors to fob watch...

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19th Century British Antique Scissors

Rare 1923 Harrods London Sterling Silver Vanity Manicure Nail Kit Set Suite
Rare 1923 Harrods London Sterling Silver Vanity Manicure Nail Kit Set Suite

Rare 1923 Harrods London Sterling Silver Vanity Manicure Nail Kit Set Suite

By Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Each piece is hallmarked SM for the maker's mark, the sideways Lion for sterling, the Anchor for Birmingham and the date letter Y for 1923 The scissors or stainless steel and are ...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oriental Rugs, Antique Caucasian Handmade Carpet from Shirvan
Oriental Rugs, Antique Caucasian Handmade Carpet from Shirvan

Oriental Rugs, Antique Caucasian Handmade Carpet from Shirvan

Located in Wembley, GB

This geometric rug has a variation in design including some very charming personal details. Note the scissors and combat the top, tools used by the weaver, and the profusion of hook ...

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1880s Caucasian Rustic Antique Scissors

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Auguste Edouart French Artist 1844 Silhouette of Saratoga Springs Gentleman
Auguste Edouart French Artist 1844 Silhouette of Saratoga Springs Gentleman

Auguste Edouart French Artist 1844 Silhouette of Saratoga Springs Gentleman

By Auguste Edouart

Located in Savannah, GA

In 1825, he began work as a silhouette portraitist, taking full-length likenesses in profile by cutting out black paper with scissors. Edouart spent fifteen years touring England and...

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1840s American American Classical Antique Scissors

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Paper

Antique 9K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl Button Hook
Antique 9K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl Button Hook

Antique 9K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl Button Hook

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

Chatelaines were originally worn by the lady of the house and would have enabled her to carry items easily and stylishly such as note paper, pen, pencil, scissors, needles etc around...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn and Sandalwood Sewing Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn and Sandalwood Sewing Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn and Sandalwood Sewing Box

Located in Haarlem, NL

Under the tray there is space for bigger things like pieces of fabric or scissors. Just look at this collectors item, it shows incredible craftsmanship from the past, if boxes onl...

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Scissors

Materials

Antler, Horn, Sandalwood, Bone

French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware
French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware

French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

Open the case to reveal a plush blue velvet interior that hosts seven antique sewing instruments, including a pair of scissors. Each instrument, a testament to the meticulous craftsm...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scissors

Materials

Bronze

Inlaid Octagonal hardwood Box with Fitted Interior and Key, English Early 19th C
Inlaid Octagonal hardwood Box with Fitted Interior and Key, English Early 19th C

Inlaid Octagonal hardwood Box with Fitted Interior and Key, English Early 19th C

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The box comes complete with two sets of scissors, tape measure, thimble, sets of needles and various cottons etc.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Hardwood

Auguste Edouart French Artist 1842 Silhouette of Smoking Gentleman from Boston
Auguste Edouart French Artist 1842 Silhouette of Smoking Gentleman from Boston

Auguste Edouart French Artist 1842 Silhouette of Smoking Gentleman from Boston

Located in Savannah, GA

In 1825, he began work as a silhouette portraitist, taking full-length likenesses in profile by cutting out black paper with scissors. Edouart spent fifteen years touring England and...

Category

1840s American American Classical Antique Scissors

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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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.