Antique Scissors

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...

The vanity case includes a gold needle case decorated with flutes, a dice and a wool needle, a gold and steel punch and a pair of gold and steel scissors. In the 18th century, the...

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...

Molds were then placed together where molten metal was poured inside to create various components for industrial use (think compressor heads, fire hoses, and scissors). These lamps ...

His gallery became well known for Hubard's silhouette's, which he produced prodigiously for sitters in moments, using nothing but black paper, a pair of scissors, and sometimes a das...

The anterior surface of these impressive candle wick trimmer scissors are embellished with cast and applied scrolling leaf ornamentation, accented with plaished style domed motif to ...

The rear body of the Sewing Box features a removable tool pad complete with thimbles, engraved Mother-of-Pearl needle books, a pricker, a sewing hook, a pair of scissors, a pencil, a...

Our canvas, probably made in the artist's workshop, depicts some sleeping Cupids, disarmed by order of the chaste goddess Diana, who dominates the scene from above, by the hand of he...

To the exterior of the box there is a large pull out drawer which is filled with personal travel items including boot pulls, cut throat razors, glass jars, scissors and other persona...

Sapphires: Mount in channel-settings, with 20 calibrated French scissors rectangular cut (3 x 4.5 x 2.5 mm) of natural vivid blue sapphires, with a total estimate weight of about 11 ...

Other popular pieces were bonbonnières (to hold sweetmeats or hard candies to sweeten the breath), scent bottles (for perfumes), bodkin cases (a bodkin is a flat two-sided needle wit...

The cut-out was not an abdication from painting and sculpting: he called it “painting with scissors.” Matisse said, "Only what I created after the illness constitutes my real se...

The cut-out was not an abdication from painting and sculpting: he called it “painting with scissors.” Matisse said, "Only what I created after the illness constitutes my real self: f...

The cut-out was not an abdication from painting and sculpting: he called it “painting with scissors.” Matisse said, "Only what I created after the illness constitutes my real se...

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...

A set of George V sterling silver Feather Edge pattern cutlery in a wooden fitted double door case, the set is made up of 12 x silver handled table knives, 12 x silver handled desser...

Collection of fourteen 19th century scissors - including hand forged examples - hanging from an early irregular board - hooks and nails - all in a dry untouched patina

19th century tailor scissors, France, iron.

Roof trimming scissors used to cut thatched roofs in northern Japanese farm houses and considered Folk Art, Mingei.

Roof trimming scissors used to cut thatched roofs in northern Japanese farm houses and considered Folk Art, Mingei.

Japanese roof cutting scissors (hasami) from the Kansai region.

Roof trimming scissors used to cut thatched roofs in northern Japanese farm houses and considered Folk Art, Mingei.

Large steel tailor's scissors by Wilkinson & Son Thomas Wilkinson & Son, Manufacturers of Tailors Shears and Scissors was founded in the 18th century and were apppointed Manufactu...

Colonial forged iron scissors 19th century Marked with a T Weight 967 grams They were used to cut off sheep hair.

A rare pair of Victorian silver gilt Grape Scissors in "Stag Hunt" pattern. By Wakely & Wheeler, London, 1887.

We can provide further information on the maker of these scissors.

This elobarate piece of sterling silver is decorated with vine design, which is appropriate, since they are grape shears. They are Victorian in age and are marked "sterling" with no ...

Of typical form, decorated in gold inlay to either side, with undulating vegetal motifs and flowerheads.

A lovely pair of English Edwardian silver grape scissors in original blue silk and velvet lined box.

A nice cased pair of English Edwardian silver plated grape scissors with engraved decoration, circa 1905. Total weight: 176g.  

A good pair of William IV silver Grape Scissors, the cast silver handles formed as entwined and pierced vine tendrils with bunches of grapes and vine leaves.

A lovely pair of English Edwardian cased silver plated grape scissors with scroll decoration to the handles and presented in blue velvet and silk lined case, circa 1905.  

Being offered is an extraordinary pair of circa 1890 sterling silver grape scissors - shears by Gorham of Providence, RI, in the desirable H series design, in a motif that includes ...

A beautiful pair of mid Victorian, English made scissors. Shaped as a Bucham dagger and scabbard. Novelty example.

A magnificent pair of solid silver gilt grape scissors Hallmarked for Paris, France 1819-1838Silver Fineness .950 Weight 123 grams Measure: Length 18.5 cm A wond...

Chased grape and vine, Victorian, sterling silver gilt, grape shears made by Mappin & Webb, dated 1892. 6.75" long. The scissors are all silver and fully hallmarked.

An early 20th century silver plated grape stand, naturalistically modelled in the form of a vine branch, set upon a shaped dish, together with a pair of scissors. With stamp for H...

Measures: Grape dish 8.25" diameter x 1 1/3" high. Grape scissors 6 1/2" long. Box 12" x 10" x 2.25" high.

Scissors: 8.6 x 3.5cm. Weight. Scissors case: 27.2grams.

steel scissors - designed in the round - hinged to work as real scissors - opens to any angle

Both the opener and scissors fit neatly into the sterling matching sheath.

American, late-1800's brass trade sign of a needle, a safety pin and scissors. This is an incredible 'working' set; the scissors open and as does the safety pin.

The Scissors are all silver and are fully and correctly hallmarked.

Porcelain Green British Railway Sign. Scissors sold separately.

Assayed in London Lovely cutting edge, just like a pair of good scissors.

A French walnut stand or table, circa 1840 with a lovely, warm patina. Please note the scissors imprint on the top of the stand, add to the charm of the piece.

An exquisite early to mid 19th century tortoise shell, silver and ivory sewing etui, fitted with scissors, pocket knife, thimble, sewing pick, measuring tape, needle, needle pad and ...

The images of everyday household objects comprising of shovels, knives, walking sticks and scissors printed in color on paper and with hand applied highlights in white.

Antique Dutch silver scissors with chain and is marked with sword and unclear master marks, mid-19th century.

American Renaissance Revival walnut folding "Campaign" chair, third quarter of the 19th century, the lathe-turned frame with a scissors-form stretcher base and the arm front carved i...

The top has an imprint of a small pair of scissors which adds character to the piece. Additional pictures can be sent if needed.

Group of five continental silver serving pieces, comprising large fish knife, tongs, grape scissors, two spoons, including Posen. Measures: Knife 9.5" L. x 1.5" W.

A rare early silver mounted steel cigar multi tool comprising a scissors type standard cutter with a cigar piercer and "V" cutter.

The Helion is a scissors wall lamp from Arnstadt Germany. Period: Bauhaus.

The interior features a padded removable tool tray fitted with various mother-of-pearl tools including a pricker, scissors, thimble, needle case, perfume bottle and mother-of-pearl t...

The interior of this palais royal sewing box features a padded removable tool tray fitted with Various gilt tools including a pricker, scissors, thimble, needle case, perfume bottle ...

Once the back "Crest Rail" is removed the chairs can be folded as you would close a pair of scissors, (hence the name). The folding was made for transportation easiness.