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Italian Scissors and Letter Opener Leather Case Post-Modern
Italian Scissors and Letter Opener Leather Case Post-Modern

Italian Scissors and Letter Opener Leather Case Post-Modern

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of fine Italian brass-plated and stainless-steel scissors, letter opener, and grained leather case, Post-Modern design period//70s Modern, circa late-20th century, It...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

Located in Paris, FR

The vanity case includes a gold wax case decorated with flutes, a dice and a wool needle, a gold seal and a pair of gold and steel scissors.

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Brass Handle German Scissors in Leather Case by Arthur Salm
Art Deco Brass Handle German Scissors in Leather Case by Arthur Salm

Art Deco Brass Handle German Scissors in Leather Case by Arthur Salm

By Arthur Salm

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Exceptional dressmaker's or tailor's scissors by Arthur Salm of Solingen, Germany, renowned for producing precision cutting tools.

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Vintage 1930s German Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Vintage Solingen German Desk Scissors & Letter Opener Set with Red Leather Case
Vintage Solingen German Desk Scissors & Letter Opener Set with Red Leather Case

Vintage Solingen German Desk Scissors & Letter Opener Set with Red Leather Case

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely crafted vintage desk set from Solingen, Germany, comprising a pair of precision steel scissors and a matching letter opener, housed in its original red leather sleeve.

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s

Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A compliment to any desk or work station, the pair of scissors and letter opener are housed in a fine leather stitched case.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Letter Openers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case
Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Antique French Walnut Sewing Set Case, Napoleon III Étui, Needle Case

Located in Greven, DE

The hinged lid opens to reveal a complete sewing set, with each piece crafted from silver. The set includes scissors, a thimble, a needle case, and a sewing awl.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th century - 3 Cases with Silver Sewing Tools
19th century - 3 Cases with Silver Sewing Tools

19th century - 3 Cases with Silver Sewing Tools

Located in Porto, PT

19th century - 3 Cases with Silver Sewing Tools. Portuguese 19th century collection, composed of scissors, needle cases, thimbles and other utensils.

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century - 2 Cases with Silver Beauty Utensils
19th Century - 2 Cases with Silver Beauty Utensils

19th Century - 2 Cases with Silver Beauty Utensils

Located in Porto, PT

19th Century - 2 Cases with Silver Beauty Utensils. Portuguese, 19th century, comprising scissors and manicure tools.

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box
Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box

Exceptional Diamond Sarcophagus Palais Royal Musical Sewing Box

Located in London, GB

Opening the lid reveals a sumptuous ruched silk-lined interior above a fitted crimson velvet tool tray retaining an excellent suite of original carved mother-of-pearl sewing implemen...

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Antique 1830s French Musical Instruments

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960
Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960

Art Deco Luxury Saddle Leather and Brass Desk Set, Italy, 1960

By Jacques Adnet, Hermès

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A compliment to any desk or work station, the pair of scissors and letter opener are housed in a fine leather stitched case.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Brass

German Brass and Leather Desk Set
German Brass and Leather Desk Set

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 case with felted bottom.

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Vintage 1960s German Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

French Leather Desk Set
French Leather Desk Set

French Leather Desk Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic leather desk set with chrome letter opener and scissors. Burgundy leather holding case. Marked made in France and Nogent.

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Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Elegant Red Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France, 1950s
Elegant Red Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France, 1950s

Elegant Red Leather Desk Set by Le Tanneur, France, 1950s

By Le Tanneur

Located in Paris, FR

Midcentury French modern full leather desk set by Le Tanneur composed by: Calendar L 18.5cm x L 11cm depth 5cm Pencil case L 23cm x L 8cm depth 2.5cm Letter-Openers with scissors...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dutch Folk Couple in Vibrant Marriage Dress from Marken, Netherlands, c.1932
Dutch Folk Couple in Vibrant Marriage Dress from Marken, Netherlands, c.1932

Dutch Folk Couple in Vibrant Marriage Dress from Marken, Netherlands, c.1932

Located in Langweer, NL

Around her neck are red and white embroidered apron strings, and hanging from her waist is a charming silver chain set with tools like scissors and a knife-case. Her headgear includ...

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Vintage 1930s Prints

Materials

Paper

Dutch Couple in Hoorn Traditional Dress, Early 19th Century Folk Costume
Dutch Couple in Hoorn Traditional Dress, Early 19th Century Folk Costume

Dutch Couple in Hoorn Traditional Dress, Early 19th Century Folk Costume

Located in Langweer, NL

Her skirt, made of richly patterned damask in deep red tones, is visually anchored by a striking chatelaine from which various domestic items hang, such as a knife case, scissors, an...

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Vintage 1930s Prints

Materials

Paper

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Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet
Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Queen Victoria's Historic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Papier Mâché Cabinet

Located in London, GB

This Gilt Metal Sewing Etui is a testament to the attention to detail of the era, containing essential tools including a needle case, scissors, thimble, needle, and awl—all housed in...

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Antique 1840s English Victorian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle
Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

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H 11 in W 15 in D 11 in

Antique Silver Gilt Dressing Case by Ortner & Houle

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The front folds down to reveal a wonderful accoutrements pad which holds eighteen tools including scissors, needle-case, corkscrew and unusually a pair of rulers, one being mother-of...

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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Silver, Brass

Vintage Hermes golden enamel, cloisonne bangle, bracelet. Multicolor.
Vintage Hermes golden enamel, cloisonne bangle, bracelet. Multicolor.

Vintage Hermes golden enamel, cloisonne bangle, bracelet. Multicolor.

By Hermès

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

Excellent beauty and elegance in beautiful small object, such as scissors, jewelry case, and multicolor woven tape illustration design.

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1990s Austrian Bangles

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century
Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

Antique Striped Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, France, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The interior features a silk cushion and mirror, cut-steel embroidered removable tool tray fitted with a replaced stiletto, scissors, needle-case, needle, finger-guard, mother of pea...

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Antique 19th Century French William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cut Steel

Turquoise Pink Topaz Pink Quartz Victorian Sterling Pin Wheel Necklace
Turquoise Pink Topaz Pink Quartz Victorian Sterling Pin Wheel Necklace

Turquoise Pink Topaz Pink Quartz Victorian Sterling Pin Wheel Necklace

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

This pin wheel may have also been accompanied by a needle case and/or scissors case that would have been worn on the same chatelaine.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Solingen Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Solingen Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case

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 leather case is marked Solingen Germany.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

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...

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

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...

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Antique 1830s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760
Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760

Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Inside enclosing the original gold and steel implements: fan writing tablet, scissors, needle case, pen knife, 3 string winders, pick, pencil, thimble, tweezers and a needle.

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Antique 18th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Gold

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

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H 2 in W 6.5 in L 2 in

Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

The delicate artistry of this 19th-century Palais Royal sewing nécessaire matches the intricate work for which it was made. A pair of scissors, bodkin, thimble, awl, needle case, per...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Hermann Bauer Germany 800 Silver Sewing Kit Scissors Case Thimble Awl Hook 18804
Hermann Bauer Germany 800 Silver Sewing Kit Scissors Case Thimble Awl Hook 18804

Hermann Bauer Germany 800 Silver Sewing Kit Scissors Case Thimble Awl Hook 18804

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This sewing kit includes small scissors, awl, hook, needle case and thimble. All pieces coordinate with a matching beaded edge design.

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20th Century German Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Pair of Arthur Salm German Scissors in Leather Case
Pair of Arthur Salm German Scissors in Leather Case

Pair of Arthur Salm German Scissors in Leather Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful pair of vintage German Scissors by Arthur Salm. The pair are very handsome in their patinated leather case.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case
Solingen German Scissors and Letter Opener in Green Leather Case

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 letter opener. The green leather case is marked Solingen Germany.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage German Desk Set of Scissors and Letter Opener in Original Case
Vintage German Desk Set of Scissors and Letter Opener in Original Case

Vintage German Desk Set of Scissors and Letter Opener in Original Case

Located in North Miami, FL

This German combination scissors and letter opener is signed. It is a scissors and letter opener.

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Vintage 1970s German Modern Letter Openers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Pair of Brass & Stainless Steel Scissors ITALY 1960s
Mid-Century Modernist Pair of Brass & Stainless Steel Scissors ITALY 1960s

Mid-Century Modernist Pair of Brass & Stainless Steel Scissors ITALY 1960s

By Arthur Salm

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Measures:9 1/2" x 3" W x 1/2" thick, (case), scissors 9" L x 2 1/2" x 1/4" thick Smart design in brass and stainless steel with good looking Hermes inspired German Leather Sheath Case.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

German Desk Scissor Set in Leather and Brass Case
German Desk Scissor Set in Leather and Brass Case

German Desk Scissor Set in Leather and Brass Case

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome pair fine German made scissors in a leather case with Brass detail. Perfect to display on the desk in office or home.

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Cased Silver Grape Scissors
Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Cased Silver Grape Scissors

Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Cased Silver Grape Scissors

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely pair of English Edwardian silver grape scissors in original blue silk and velvet lined box. Hallmarked London, 1906. Silver weight: 189g (approx 6 troy ounces).   

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cased Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated Grape Scissors
Cased Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated Grape Scissors

Cased Pair of 20th Century Edwardian Silver Plated Grape Scissors

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice cased pair of English Edwardian silver plated grape scissors with engraved decoration, circa 1905.

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Cased Pair of Edwardian Silver Plated Grape Scissors, circa 1905
Cased Pair of Edwardian Silver Plated Grape Scissors, circa 1905

Cased Pair of Edwardian Silver Plated Grape Scissors, circa 1905

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

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.  

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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English, Sterling Silver Grape Dish and Scissors in Original Case
Antique English, Sterling Silver Grape Dish and Scissors in Original Case

Antique English, Sterling Silver Grape Dish and Scissors in Original Case

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in New York, NY

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Stainless Steel Italian 1950’s Desk Set Letter Opener and Scissors
Modernist Stainless Steel Italian 1950’s Desk Set Letter Opener and Scissors

Modernist Stainless Steel Italian 1950’s Desk Set Letter Opener and Scissors

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Alessi

Located in Framingham, MA

Sleek desk set of stainless steel scissors and letter opener - with case; marked ITALY. 1950's Original owner put the felt pads on.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jens Risom Office Work Station Set
Jens Risom Office Work Station Set

Jens Risom Office Work Station Set

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H 4 in W 3 in D 6 in

Jens Risom Office Work Station Set

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Great work station set for office or home use designed by and tagged by Jens Risom. Scissors mail opener and case and a pen or misc. holder.  

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Vintage 1960s Architectural Elements

Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box 19th Century
Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box 19th Century

Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box 19th Century

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H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

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...

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Antique 19th Century French William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Maple and Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, 19th Century
Antique Maple and Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, 19th Century

Antique Maple and Mahogany Palais Royal Sewing Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century French William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany, Maple

Antique Satinwood Palais Royal Sewing Box 19th Century
Antique Satinwood Palais Royal Sewing Box 19th Century

Antique Satinwood Palais Royal Sewing Box 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

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 ...

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Antique 19th Century British George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Boxwood, Satinwood

Antique Betjemann Ladies Coromandel Silver Vanity Box, 19th Century
Antique Betjemann Ladies Coromandel Silver Vanity Box, 19th Century

Antique Betjemann Ladies Coromandel Silver Vanity Box, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

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...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century
Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century

Regency Kingwood Sewing Box / Writing Cabinet, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

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...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the scissors case you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A scissors case — often made from metal, wood and silver — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the scissors case you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A scissors case made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one scissors case that is appealing in its simplicity, but Le Tanneur, Asprey International Limited and George Betjeman & Sons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Scissors Case?

Prices for a scissors case start at $115 and top out at $188,500 with the average selling for $1,705.