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Monumental Pair of Brass Scissors in the Style of Carl AuböCk, Unsigned, Hinged
Located in Buchanan, MI
Monumental pair of brass scissors in the style of Carl Auböck, Unsigned. Hinged
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian Box, Mahogany on Oak, England, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
on oak. In the lid with fan inlay work in maple. Standing on 4 carved feet. Inside with 1 brass
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Extraordinary Antique English Geo.III Flame Mahog. Demilune Flap-Top Games Table
Located in Charleston, SC
is lined with green baize (proper playing card surface). Please note the images of the original brass
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Game Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Oversized Advertising Store Display Scissors
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brass oversized scissors probably used for advertising and or store display. These will add
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Brass

Original scissors wall light brass and metal by SIS Leuchten, Germany 1950s
By Erik Hansen, Le Klint
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: scissors wall light Karl Lang, 1950s Producer: SIS Leuchten, Germany Age: 1950s
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Oak

Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel plated in Nickel and Brass are used to make the scissors and
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Candleholder in Brass from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
Decorative midcentury candleholder from Austria. It comes as a set and includes scissors for
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Candleholder in Brass from Austria
Midcentury Candleholder in Brass from Austria
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H 11.42 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
designer with brass and chrome and brass letter opener and scissors. Letter opener and scissors fit
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Metal

Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set
Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set
H 10.25 in W 3.25 in D 1.7 in
Pair of Italian Antique Brass Lucerna Four Spout Oil Lamps
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely pair of elegant and interesting 19th century brass Lucerna oil lamps from Italy. Commonly
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

German Brass and Leather Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather desk set with brass and chrome letter opener and scissors. Saddle leather holding
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Vintage 1960s German Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

German Brass and Leather Desk Set
German Brass and Leather Desk Set
H 1 in W 8.75 in D 2.75 in
German Brass and Leather Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather desk set with chrome and gold letter opener and scissors with ribbon engraving
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Vintage 1960s German Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

German Brass and Leather Desk Set
German Brass and Leather Desk Set
H 3.25 in W 11.25 in D 1.63 in
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutters with Dragon Motif from India Areca nut Cutter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
intricate artistry, fashioned from solid brass, forming a nut slicer or cracker with detailed two halves
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Antique Late 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
boxes / jewelry caskets with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing fruit baskets and
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare 6 Piece Writing Desk Set Erhard & Sohne Wood Inlay Brass Art Nouveau 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
large scissors with sheath with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing floral leafy
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact. Add a touch of cultural and
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th C. Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A late 19th or early 20th century Indian brass betel nut cutter from the North Western regions
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic french desk set with brass hardware Manufactured by Le Tanneur France, circa 1970’s All
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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set
Le Tanneur French Saddle Leather Desk Set
H 4.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.75 in
Antique 19thC English Leather Overnight Case With Six Silver Topped Jars c.1881
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
of scissors alongside mother of pearl handled nail filers, these have their own pocket to be stored
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Antique 1880s British Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, adjustable calendar, hole punch, scissors and letter opener, table lamp, "urgent" document clip and a table
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Vintage 1960s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
French Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur
H 12.5 in W 12.25 in D 13.5 in
Victorian Mappin & Webb Antique Silver Coromandel Vanity / Dressing Box
By James Vickery, Mappin & Webb
Located in Northampton, GB
itself is veneered in exotic coromandel with brass edging and double stringing on the front and top
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Scissor and Letter Opener Set in Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A compliment to any desk or work station, the pair of Scissors and letter opener are housed in a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

18th C French Oil Lamp with tools
Located in Carmel, CA
This four candle oil lamp is French and is brass. The turned column is adjustable for height. The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

19th c. Antique Bronze Betel Nut Cutters from India Radha and Krishna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century antique handmade brass Radha Krishna betel nut cutter from India. Upper side is
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Empire Travel Sewing & Writing Set, France, Early 19th Century, circa 1815
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
(scissors and thimble are made of sterling silver though), and writing accessories with two inkwells. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

Coralis #4
By Édition de Vie
Located in Paris, FR
clean contours, as if designed with scissors. Their sharp, dancing shapes are reminiscent of Matisse's
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2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Coralis #4
Coralis #4
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 5.52 in
Coralis #1
By Édition de Vie
Located in Paris, FR
clean contours, as if designed with scissors. Their sharp, dancing shapes are reminiscent of Matisse's
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2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Coralis #1
Coralis #1
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Coralis #5
By Édition de Vie
Located in Paris, FR
clean contours, as if designed with scissors. Their sharp, dancing shapes are reminiscent of Matisse's
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2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Coralis #5
Coralis #5
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Coralis #6
By Édition de Vie
Located in Paris, FR
clean contours, as if designed with scissors. Their sharp, dancing shapes are reminiscent of Matisse's
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2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Coralis #6
Coralis #6
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 6.3 in
Coralis #3
By Édition de Vie
Located in Paris, FR
clean contours, as if designed with scissors. Their sharp, dancing shapes are reminiscent of Matisse's
Category

2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Coralis #3
Coralis #3
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Coralis #2
By Édition de Vie
Located in Paris, FR
clean contours, as if designed with scissors. Their sharp, dancing shapes are reminiscent of Matisse's
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2010s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Coralis #2
Coralis #2
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By James Vickery, Henry Lewis
Located in Northampton, GB
Estate. The box veneered in exotic Coromandel bound and double strung in brass with solid brass campaign
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
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H 8.86 in W 14.17 in D 11.02 in
Mahogany Wood Foundry Table Lamps - Pair - Vintage
By Artig
Located in New York City, NY
-New harps in antique brass -Off-white linen rectangular shades (included) These lamps embody the rich
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Mahogany

5-Piece Travel Manicure Set with Brush
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brush, with brass trim, and clasp opens to reveal a file, nail cutter, cuticle scissors & tweezers
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

5-Piece Travel Manicure Set with Brush
5-Piece Travel Manicure Set with Brush
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
By Howell James & Co.
Located in Northampton, GB
delighted to offer this Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box. The Vanity Box of rectangular shape with brass edging
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
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H 7.09 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
sewing hook, a pen knife, a thimble and scissors. The front of the Vanity Box drops down to access the
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
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H 8.66 in W 13 in D 9.84 in
Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest by L. Dujat 19th C
Located in London, GB
Palais Royal. The box features inlaid gilt banding and brass bound edges, the hinged cover opens to
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Antique 1850s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855
Located in Dallas, TX
necessary for manicure, pedicure, hair cutting and removal, beard trimming, nail cutting, two scissors
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Gigantic Bauhaus Scissors Lamp
By Pragan
Located in Wien, AT
Huge scissors lamp (shown in the catalog in 1934 by the company Pragan or Vienna, Luster und
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Gigantic Bauhaus Scissors Lamp
Gigantic Bauhaus Scissors Lamp
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 61.03 in
Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
brass edging. The underside of the lid is lined with green velvet and embroidered with Countess coronet
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique Coromandel Silver Vanity Dressing Box Mappin & Webb, 19th Century
By Mappin & Webb, James Vickery
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
itself is veneered in exotic Coromandel with brass edging and double stringing on the front and top
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Victorian Writing Box by P&F Shafer of 27 Piccadilly London
Located in London, Greenwich
embossed leather with gilt tooling and gilded brass fittings. The box opens to reveal original inkwells
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Leather

Handmade Etched Moroccan Dagger Knife Ebony Silver Ornamental Collectible Weapon
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
used include stainless metal alloys--metal (silver, copper, brass, iron) alloys are sourced from
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Handmade Etched Moroccan Dagger Knife Ebony Silver, Curved Blade Collectible
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
used include stainless metal alloys--metal (silver, copper, brass, iron) alloys are sourced from
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Handmade Koummya Dagger Knife, Curved Blade Bone Handle Silver Sheath
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
hammer and nail. Materials used include stainless metal alloys--metal (silver, copper, brass, iron
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

Antique Dressing Case in Coromandel by Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in London, GB
. This 1880s antique dressing case is veneered in Coromandel and edged in brass binding around the entire
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Silver

Very Large Scissors and Needle Trade Sign, Mounted
Located in New York, NY
Brass scissors and needle trade sign with pivoting needle, 19th century. Measures: height 35
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vintage German Brass Desk Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 3-piece Kismet desk set. Black leather set holds brass scissors, letter opener, and a 9
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Vintage 1960s German Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage German Brass Desk Set
Vintage German Brass Desk Set
H 10.5 in W 3.25 in D 1.38 in
Vintage Burl Wood Italian Brass Desk Set Small Box Scissors and Letter Opener
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage burl wood Italian brass desk set small box scissors letter opener. Item features (1) box
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood, Burl

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 . Belgium.
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Early 20th Century Belgian Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Brass

Solingen Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian-made hot-dropped forged steel are used to make the scissors and letter opener. The green
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-20th Century Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Green Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass bouillotte lamp with a green tole shade, with hanging snuffer & scissors USA
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist German Desk Set in Brass and Leather
Located in New York, NY
magnifying glass and paid of scissors. The three tools fit snugly into a chic cardinal red sleeve with gold
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early 20th Century Pair of Solid Oak and Brass Globe Wernicke Bookcases
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
original brass knob handles, standing on a moulded plinth and copper strapping to the sides. England circa
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Antique Early 1900s British Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Antique English Dome Top Burl Wood Box with Ornate Brass Hardware and Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique dome top English burl box with ornate brass decoration and interior compartment shelf
Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Period Embossed Leather Sewing Box with Drawer and Brass Mounts
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period embossed leather fitted sewing box with drawer and original brass handles
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cowhide

Complete Desk Set by Le Tanneur
By Le Tanneur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic French desk set with brass hardware by Le Tanneur. Complete set includes: Writing pad
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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Complete Desk Set by Le Tanneur
Complete Desk Set by Le Tanneur
H 4.5 in W 23.75 in D 16 in
Ten Piece Tooled Leather & Lucite Executive Desk Set
Located in Chicago, IL
, calendar, note pad, "in/out letter trays" with tops, pen holders and brass and steel letter opener with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gentleman or Officer Sterling Silver Travel Set, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
bathroom accessories (hairdressing, shaving, manicure...) - scissors, sewing accessories - clothing
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Brass

A Fine Antique Lady’s Dressing Table By George Betjemann & Sons
By George Betjeman & Sons
Located in London, GB
Constructed in a finely grained mahogany, with line inlays; of metamorphic form, rising from brass
Category

Early 20th Century British Vanities

Materials

Mahogany

Wall Mounted Task Lamp by Midgard, Circa 1940s
By Midgard
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Original white porcelain On/Off toggle switch on the shade - Brass details - Designed by Curt Fischer
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

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Brass Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of brass scissors for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique brass scissors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are all kinds of brass scissors available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, industrial and Victorian brass scissors are consistently popular styles. Many brass scissors are appealing in their simplicity, but Ludovico Diaz de Santillana, Le Tanneur and Mappin & Webb produced popular brass scissors that are worth a look.

How Much are Brass Scissors?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $599, while they’re typically $58 on the low end and $15,542 highest priced.