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Embroidery Scissors, Iron, in the Shape of a Tower, Germany, 1840

$958.51
£713.55
€800
CA$1,312.93
A$1,460.26
CHF 762.50
MX$17,769.81
NOK 9,738.32
SEK 9,132.83
DKK 6,090.12
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About the Item

Antique embroidery scissors. Made of cut iron, with a silhouette in the shape of a gothic tower, extremely rich in every part with engravings. German production, Berlin, Germany, circa 1840.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917134663112

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