Antique Scissors

This lovely Palais Royal box interior features its removable silk pad, a removable tool tray fitted with Various mother-of-pearl tools including a pricker, scissors, thimble, thread ...

With a simple crank left to right, the table "scissors" up and down to your pleasure. Add a glass top, and it's a coffee table / dining table.

It comes complete with note pad, mother of pearl button hook, pricker, gilded scissors, pencil, thimble, finger guard and penknife.

The main tray has several compartments including six tunbridge ware thread spools, twelve thread winders, a pincushion, a tape measure, thimble and a removable tool pad with two pric...

This table works along the unusual concertina or scissors action which was patented by Wilkinson of Moorfields in London in 1805.

The interior features wonderfully fitted gold plated sterling silver manicure tools each by London silversmiths Hamilton & Co 1912. Including scissors, tweezers, file, clippers, buff...

The cabinet was originally used to hold sewing implements having a pincushion for sewing needles and a slot for scissors. In excellent shape. Illustrated in the book, A Legacy in Tra...

The tray includes storage compartments, thread spools and a complete tool pad which includes: file, thread hook, poker, scissors and tweezers. Removing this tray reveals further st...

When the lid is lifted there is a red leather embossed envelope which opens for discrete storage in the lid, the interior is fitted with small grey silk covered paper lined storage s...

Candle snuffers, in French "mouchettes" were kind of scissors with a little receptacle on one of the blades that was used to trim and store the wick of a candle once it is consumed t...

It consists of a large hook, the front of which is finely decorated, and several chains terminated by charms (scissors, watch, stamp ...) It was fashionable at the beginning of the 1...

The exquisite sewing box features a removable tray, which is fully fitted with mother-of-pearl thread spools, thread winder, lidded compartments with mother-of-pearl handles, and a r...

The interior is lined with red silk velvet and features a removable tray which houses various sewing tools including six mother of pearl thread reels, tape measure, two engraved thim...

Folk Art Trompe L'Oeil Drawing on Paper of Letters, Fine graphite and colored pencil drawing of calling cards, letters, a pencil, a key, scissors, writing and painting implements an...

The lid of the child’s tunbridge ware box lifts off to reveal a collection of miniature sewing tools including a thimble, thread winders, scissors, thread spools, needle book and pin...

The two drawers kept the necessary tools (scissors and measures) handy as well as providing storage at the end of the work day.

Tooke Manufacturer Liverpool" This vanity box features nine sterling silver lidded glass containers ( by London Silversmith Thomas Johnson I ), and fitted tool pad with various mo...

The tray is lined with a decorative paper and holds a set of ten mother-of-pearl reel holders, a pair of matching emeries, a waxer and tape measure; this is further divided by a flus...

This table was originally used to measure and cut lengths of fabric from huge bolts of fabric and the top has a wonderfully textured surface representing years of hand labour using b...

The swivel fastener connected various items that the lady required, eg. pocket watch, scissors, locket etc. Please feel free to contact us for more details on this piece, including ...

The set consists of needle case, bodkin, needle threader, thimble and scissors, decorated with Chinoiserie figures and symbols.

The interior of this sewing box features a tray with several silk lined compartments with padded velvet lids, a velvet padded toolkit with scissors, sewing hook and various other ite...

The tray has three lids, two painted with more spa scenes, a central pin cushion with flowers next to a pair of scissors, and two turned wooden painted cotton barrels, six wooden thr...

The art form saw a rise in popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, when paper and scissors became more readily available. Walker was unusual in that he used a knife; this suggests...

A lift out tray is in the centre on which there is a set of accoutrements with Mother of Pearl handles, they include: A single pair of Scissors, Tweezers, Button hooks, and Corkscrew...

To the center of the box has a removable accoutrements tray which includes: cork screw, pair of scissors, tweezers, pencil, waxer, pen and another we are not quite sure about its use.

They usually appeared in silversmiths’ catalogues alongside grape scissors, nut crackers and other small silverware for the table.

The centre pad contains tweezers, scissors pencil, button hook and cork screw. Due to its outstanding quality and construction we attributed to Edwards, established 1813 (David Edwar...

The middle drawer contains several compartments stocked with sewing supplies including thread spools, thimbles, pincushion, tape measure and a fitted tool pad with tweezers, scissors...

This bronze depicts Aphrodite (Goddess of love and beauty) lying down holding a scroll and pair of scissors. Alongside her is Artemis (Goddess of the hunt, the moon and archery) hold...

A lift out tray is in the centre on which there is a set of accoutrements with Mother of Pearl handles, they include: A single pair of Scissors, Corkscrew, tweezers, sewing hook, and...

There is also a removable fitted tool pad which contains a corkscrew, hook, scissors, pricker, needle, tweezers and pencil. The front nine bottles and tool pad are housed in a remo...

The interior has two writing surfaces both with its original baize cloth, on one side has the cabinet makers label J.J.Taylor which reads as follows: "Fine Polished Scissors & Patent...

Sewing implements included different types of shears and scissors, a pin cushion and needle emery, a jar of beeswax, and a folding measure or measuring tape.

The interior has two writing surfaces both with its original baize cloth, on one side has the cabinet makers label J.J.Taylor which reads as follows: Fine Polished Scissors & Pat...

In the centre of the box has a removable accoutrements pad containing Scissors, button hook, pen knife, tweezers, cork screw and engraved pencil with a semi precious purple glass and...

Guillaume Geefs (1805-1883) Venus Clipping Cupids Wings Royal Sculptor of Belgium, 1832 Palace size marble sculpture of a seated draped Venus on the stump of oak tree, with scissors...

In the centre of the box has a removable accoutrements pad containing Scissors, button hook, pen knife, tweezers, cork screw and engraved pencil with a semi precious purble glass and...

Missing one pair of scissors and the small set included are not the original.

There are a couple of notations that keep it from being pristine, most notably that the scissors are replacements, as is the mother of pearl seam-ripping knife.

In the centre is a velvet lined tool pad complete with tweezers, scissors, pen knife, nail file and retractable pen with a semi precious purple stone.

The front folds down to reveal three hand mirrors, while the top two sections swing out to reveal fully fitted accoutrements trays comprising an assortment of twenty needlework and g...

They were to keep valuable tools such as scissors and measures safe when no in use. That is why there is only an escutcheon (lock plate) for each key and no handles.

The scissors mimic the detailing in the grape dish.

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

This is a pair of giant steel scissors stamped "S. Hegamin" most likely used as a trade sign for a tailors shop.  

A very prolific company which started in 1863. These scissors have a bead pattern all around the handles.

English candle scissors in silverplate from 1880-1890 by Gilbert.

A superb pair of Grape Scissors or shears, made in the most sought after Fiddle, Thread & Shell pattern.

Fine Old Native American Indian Chippewa beaded scissors case with knife sheath Finely beaded on buckskin with floral designs,  Early 20th century Condition fine good Measures: L...

Europe, about 1910. 2 scissors-cut aquamarine weighing 0,66 carats and 20,38 carats.

Complete with five mother-of-pearl thread spools, thread winder, mother-of-pearl handled pricker and sewing hook, a pair of scissors, silver thimbles and a removable needle book.

It has a fitted internal vanity case that can be removed and closed into a smaller case. Even the original scissors are present and the case is completed with the original protective...

The box itself contains eleven engraved silver lid glass jars, by London Silversmith Brownett & Rose, surrounding a fully fitted tool-pad which contains various mother of pearl tools...

It has a concertina or scissors action which is very stabile indeed. The walnut is a lovely color and it has a good grain pattern on the sold sections and quarter cut burr veneer wit...

When closed, it simply looks like a coin that hangs from a sterling ring, however, a file, a knife, and scissors can be pulled out from its center. The front of the coin depicts the ...

We are proud to offer a rare pair of Jugendstil jewelry caskets or trinket boxes with original keys and a fine writing desk set including pen tray with inkwell, match, letter and not...