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English Scissors Shears
By Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of well-made English silver plate florist or rose scissors shears, by Sheffield
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Antique English Scissors Shears
English Scissors Shears

English Scissors Shears

H 0.38 in W 2 in D 6.63 in
Victorian 9k gold scissors
Located in Braintree, GB
9kt gold scissors crafted by M&A, Birmingham, 1898. These scissors showcase ornate detailing with
Category

1890s British Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian 9k gold scissors
Victorian 9k gold scissors

Victorian 9k gold scissors

H 4.06 in W 1.7 in D 0.6 in
Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant pair of scissors once used to trim the wick of an opium lamp. Formed of steel and copper
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors

Materials

Copper, Steel

Antique Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors
Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors

Petite Chinese Opium Lamp Scissors

H 0.25 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stylish metal tray designed for spike lamps, featuring decorative leaf reliefs that add a touch of elegance. The tray is supported on four sturdy feet, ensuring stability and funct...
Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors
Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors

Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors

H 0.79 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape or Wick Scissors, having fantastic ornate shaped
Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors
Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors

Antique Victorian Quality Solid Silver Grape Scissors

H 7.88 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Georgian English Composite Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
By Charles Rawlings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, composite pair of antique George IV English sterling silver grape shears; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antiq...
Category

1820s British George IV Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian English Composite Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
Georgian English Composite Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

Georgian English Composite Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

H 0.6 in W 2.6 in D 6.3 in
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
By William Hutton & Sons, Edward Hutton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver grape shears, boxed, an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique V...
Category

1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

Antique Victorian English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

H 0.5 in W 2.2 in D 6 in
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors were fashioned in a
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850

H 14 in W 4 in D 3 in
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors were fashioned in a
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850

H 16.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
George V 1923 English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ornamentation. The posterior is plain and unembellished. Condition These antique silver grape scissors are a
Category

1920s English Other Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

George V 1923 English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors
George V 1923 English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

George V 1923 English Sterling Silver Grape Scissors

H 0.5 in W 2 in D 5.5 in
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-forged pair of 19th century scissors would have been a valuable and versatile tool
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850
Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850

Chinese Blacksmith Iron Scissors on Mount, c. 1850

H 8.5 in W 3.25 in D 3 in
Large English 19th Century Victorian Drapers Scissors or Shears
Located in Haarlem, NL
Huge heavy Industrial pair of tailoring scissors, made for stacy 4, in perfect working condition
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron

Large English 19th Century Victorian Drapers Scissors or Shears
Large English 19th Century Victorian Drapers Scissors or Shears

Large English 19th Century Victorian Drapers Scissors or Shears

H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench/settee Typical of the Italian
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee

19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee

H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.75 in
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped Etui Sewing Set Scissors & Stiletto
Located in Brighton, GB
exceptional quality. The set comprises delicate scissors, meticulously designed for precision, as well as a
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped Etui Sewing Set Scissors & Stiletto
Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped Etui Sewing Set Scissors & Stiletto

Antique 18ct Gold French Stamped Etui Sewing Set Scissors & Stiletto

Early 20th C. Maple & Co Gold & Steel Cigar Scissors
Located in Worcester, GB
Early 20th c. Maple & Co gold & steel cigar scissor Period English, early 20th c. Manufacturer Maple & Co. Composition Gold & steel Hallmark London, 1919 Dimension...
Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

Early 20th C. Maple & Co Gold & Steel Cigar Scissors
Early 20th C. Maple & Co Gold & Steel Cigar Scissors

Early 20th C. Maple & Co Gold & Steel Cigar Scissors

H 2.76 in W 1.78 in D 0.2 in
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
pair of gold and steel scissors. The Louis XVI wax case is in yellow, green gold. The fluted case is
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

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

H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Silver Birth Stork Scissors 19th Century Baby Birth Announcement Umbilical Clamp
Located in New York, NY
Scissors. The Silver birth stork scissors served as a birth announcement and were used to cut or clamp the
Category

19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Silver Birth Stork Scissors 19th Century Baby Birth Announcement Umbilical Clamp
Silver Birth Stork Scissors 19th Century Baby Birth Announcement Umbilical Clamp

Silver Birth Stork Scissors 19th Century Baby Birth Announcement Umbilical Clamp

H 5.5 in
Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate No. 71552 Grape Scissors - Antique Art Deco
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Scissors These incredibly stylish Art Deco Grape Scissors Shears with Oval handles and Ball details are
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate, EPNS

Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate No. 71552 Grape Scissors - Antique Art Deco
Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate No. 71552 Grape Scissors - Antique Art Deco

Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate No. 71552 Grape Scissors - Antique Art Deco

H 0.6 in W 6.7 in D 1.97 in
Embroidery Scissors, Iron, in the Shape of a Tower, Germany, 1840
Located in Milan, IT
Antique embroidery scissors. Made of cut iron, with a silhouette in the shape of a gothic tower
Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron

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

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

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique solid sterling silver grape shears featuring a grape and vine floral design. Marked sterling on the blade area. These would be a beautiful addition to any table when you are ...
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors
Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors

Antique Floral Grape and Vine Sterling Silver Grape Shears Scissors

H 5.8 in W 2.17 in D 0.41 in
1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Morristown, NJ
and heart motifs. The interior is also polished brass. A lovely pair side-mounted scissors ensures
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal, Brass

1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors
1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors

1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors

H 5 in Dm 4 in
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Grape Shears/Scissors with Magnificent Vines
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular Georgian solid silver grape scissors/shears made in
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19th Century Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Grape Shears/Scissors with Magnificent Vines
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Grape Shears/Scissors with Magnificent Vines

Antique Georgian Solid Silver Gilt Grape Shears/Scissors with Magnificent Vines

H 17 in Dm 5.5 in
Dutch silver Art Nouveau grape scissors by Kempen & Sons, Voorschoten, ca 1910
By Van Kempen
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver Art Nouveau grape scissors by Kempen & Sons, Voorschoten, ca 1910 A silver grape
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Dutch silver Art Nouveau grape scissors by Kempen & Sons, Voorschoten, ca 1910
Dutch silver Art Nouveau grape scissors by Kempen & Sons, Voorschoten, ca 1910

Dutch silver Art Nouveau grape scissors by Kempen & Sons, Voorschoten, ca 1910

H 0.6 in W 5.71 in D 2.01 in
George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors by Robert Hennell & John Buckett, 1780-89
By John Buckett, London 1, Robert Hennell
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors. The Snuffer Tray made in London in 1782 by Robert
Category

18th Century English George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors by Robert Hennell & John Buckett, 1780-89
George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors by Robert Hennell & John Buckett, 1780-89

George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors by Robert Hennell & John Buckett, 1780-89

H 0.9 in W 7.5 in D 2.9 in
George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802
By Peter, Ann & William Bateman
Located in London, London
III, Antique Sterling Silver Snuffer Scissors and Trays, are plain in style, featuring reed borders
Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802
George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802

George III Sterling Silver Pair Of Snuffer Scissors And Trays - London 1802

H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
By Eskilstuna Armaturer
Located in Sweden, SE
Made by famous Eskilstuna workshops of Emil Ohlson and Carl Walfrid Dahlgren. The set is decorated with decorative motifs in the form of cotton flowers and foliage, and is decorated ...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna

Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife early 20th century Eskilstuna

H 0.8 in W 8.8 in D 4.6 in
Pair of Mid 19th Century Silver Scissors and Sheath, Continental, circa 1850
Located in Central England, GB
A fine pair of Mid 19th C silver scissors and Sheath This pair of Continental sewing scissors
Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Pair of Mid 19th Century Silver Scissors and Sheath, Continental, circa 1850
Pair of Mid 19th Century Silver Scissors and Sheath, Continental, circa 1850

Pair of Mid 19th Century Silver Scissors and Sheath, Continental, circa 1850

H 3.35 in W 1.38 in D 0.48 in
Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling
Located in Paris, FR
producing amazing and wonderful pieces, excelling in chasing and engraving techniques. These grape scissors
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Vermeil

Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling
Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling

Odiot Grape Scissors 19th Century, Vermeil with Rich Wine Yard Style Chiseling

H 0.4 in W 2.37 in D 6.7 in
Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors Made in London by Abstainando King, 1809
By Abstainando King 1
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of George III Snuffer Scissors made in London in 1809 by Abstainando King. The
Category

19th Century English George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors Made in London by Abstainando King, 1809
Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors Made in London by Abstainando King, 1809

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors Made in London by Abstainando King, 1809

W 6.75 in
Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn Solingen bayonets, knives, razors, enamel porcelain advertising sign. Never used, it was found on the original packaging. Perfect gloss. German m...
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal

Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign

Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign

H 0.79 in W 11.82 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola bench or settee featuring a carved shields
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle
19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench or Settle

H 36.03 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, GB
sifting spoon, two pairs of nut crackers and grape scissors, in a superb fitted burr walnut case. The
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1880s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C
Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C

H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 11.42 in
Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Vintage Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors by Watson of Attleboro, MA. They were manufacturers
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA, 1900
Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA, 1900

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA, 1900

H 4 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in
Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860
Located in Milan, IT
Scissors to cut the stems of the bunches of grapes presented on the table at dessert time. Made of
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860
Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860

Sterling Silver Scissors to Cut the Stems of the Bunches of Grapes, USA 1860

H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
White Gold Lab-Created Spinel Art Deco Cocktail Ring -14k Scissors 8.25ct 4 1/4
Located in Greensboro, NC
Green Gold Stone Information Synthetic Spinel Carat(s): 8.25ct Cut: Scissors Color: Pink Total Carats
Category

1920s Antique Scissors

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Lab-Created Spinel Art Deco Cocktail Ring -14k Scissors 8.25ct 4 1/4
White Gold Lab-Created Spinel Art Deco Cocktail Ring -14k Scissors 8.25ct 4 1/4

White Gold Lab-Created Spinel Art Deco Cocktail Ring -14k Scissors 8.25ct 4 1/4

System walking stick with the function of scissor, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
System stick: stick with the function of scissors for pruning plants. Bamboo barrel, ivory and
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal

System walking stick with the function of scissor, France 1890.
System walking stick with the function of scissor, France 1890.

System walking stick with the function of scissor, France 1890.

H 34.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Bronze Italian "Lucerne" Four Spout Oil Lamp 19/20th Century Oil lamp with Urn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
spout oil reservoir, sliding on a cylindrical shaft, with wick trimmer scissors, snuffer and poker pick
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Scissors

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Italian "Lucerne" Four Spout Oil Lamp 19/20th Century Oil lamp with Urn
Bronze Italian "Lucerne" Four Spout Oil Lamp 19/20th Century Oil lamp with Urn

Bronze Italian "Lucerne" Four Spout Oil Lamp 19/20th Century Oil lamp with Urn

H 21 in Dm 5 in
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique French Aubusson Yellow Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
floral and vine motif is watering cans and scissors presumably for cutting fresh flowers.
Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Scissors

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique French Aubusson Yellow Wool Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique French Aubusson Yellow Wool Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique French Aubusson Yellow Wool Rug

W 204 in L 204 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
wick trimmer scissors is embellished with applied scrolling leaf ornamentation, accented with a leaf
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers

H 1.6 in W 4.6 in D 7.5 in
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
By Staffordshire
Located in Basildon, GB
-moulded scrolled panels, the hinged gilt metal-mounted cover opening to reveal contents including scissors
Category

1760s English Georgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Enamel

Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770

H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 0.87 in
Shagreen etui case, London circa 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
board, scissors and knife with tortoise shell covers. England, beginning 19th century.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Shagreen etui case, London circa 1800.
Shagreen etui case, London circa 1800.

Shagreen etui case, London circa 1800.

H 3.5 in W 1.7 in D 0.7 in
Snip Snip! Giant French Wooden Scissor Trade Sign, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th-century hand-carved wooden trade sign, shaped like an oversized pair of scissors
Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Scissors

Materials

Wood

Snip Snip! Giant French Wooden Scissor Trade Sign, Early 20th Century
Snip Snip! Giant French Wooden Scissor Trade Sign, Early 20th Century

Snip Snip! Giant French Wooden Scissor Trade Sign, Early 20th Century

H 2 in W 40 in D 14.25 in
Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case
By R. Wallace & Sons Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
styling with floral motif. Includes mirror, brush, comb, scissors, file, button hook loop, buffing pad
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case
Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case

Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case

H 3 in W 9.25 in D 18 in
John Callington Moore (1829-1880) - 19th Century Watercolour, Victorian Child
By John Callington Moore
Located in Corsham, GB
scissors in their hand and a scrap of cloth in the other. Well presented in a gilt effect frame with
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Late 19th Century Antique Scissors

Materials

Watercolor

John Callington Moore (1829-1880) - 19th Century Watercolour, Victorian Child
John Callington Moore (1829-1880) - 19th Century Watercolour, Victorian Child

John Callington Moore
John Callington Moore (1829-1880) - 19th Century Watercolour, Victorian Child, Unknown

H 23.63 in W 20.48 in
19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
it. Each chain is mounted with useful household items such as scissors, thimbles, watches, keys
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Scissors

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass

19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass

H 4 in Dm 2 in
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
of exquisitely decorated mother-of-pearl and gilt sewing tools in fitted niches, including scissors
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Scissors

Materials

Bronze

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in
Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
scissors are embellished with intertwining fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and
Category

1820s British George IV Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears

Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears

H 0.51 in W 2.09 in
Antique Vanity Shaving Dresser Box/ Travel Set Of 14 Pieces With Original Box
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
shaving brush 8 pieces of various tools made of bone and metal including: - 2 pairs of scissors - 2 pieces
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Scissors

Antique Vanity Shaving Dresser Box/ Travel Set Of 14 Pieces With Original Box
Antique Vanity Shaving Dresser Box/ Travel Set Of 14 Pieces With Original Box

Antique Vanity Shaving Dresser Box/ Travel Set Of 14 Pieces With Original Box

Industrial tray made of solid wood, 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
has four subdivisions, where you can store all kinds of items, such as pens, scissors, notebooks, keys
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1920s Belgian Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Wood

Industrial tray made of solid wood, 1920
Industrial tray made of solid wood, 1920

Industrial tray made of solid wood, 1920

H 4.73 in W 14.97 in D 13.78 in
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
brass frame. Includes Four glass bottles and sewing implements. Scissors marked Solingen.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Scissors

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box

H 6 in W 11.75 in D 8.25 in
Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in New Orleans, LA
for snipping grapes, these Regency-period scissors bear the monogram “AD” for their original 1815
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver

Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears
Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears

Two Pairs of Regency-Period Silver-Gilt Grape Shears

H 1 in W 2 in D 7 in
Gold Étui in Original Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
accessory. While some were employed for discreet exchanges, others held essential tools such as scissors
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

Gold Étui in Original Case
Gold Étui in Original Case

Gold Étui in Original Case

H 4.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Serving Set
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of the grape scissors reflect the identical ornamentation of that to the spoons, in addition to
Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Serving Set
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Serving Set

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Fruit Serving Set

H 1.1 in W 1.7 in D 1.1 in
Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
By Charles Rawlings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these grape scissors are
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1820s British George IV Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears

Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears

H 0.7 in W 2.5 in D 7.1 in
19th Century French Small Porcelain Hand Painted Box by Limoge
Located in Sofia, BG
Tiny porcelain hand painted box by Limoge decorated with a rose and with small scissors as a clasp
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Small Porcelain Hand Painted Box by Limoge
19th Century French Small Porcelain Hand Painted Box by Limoge

19th Century French Small Porcelain Hand Painted Box by Limoge

H 1.19 in W 0.79 in D 2.76 in
A Shapely Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
folding scissors double base; the term Savonarola derives from the chair on which the Savonarola used to
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1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

A Shapely Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Bench
A Shapely Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Bench

A Shapely Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Savonarola Bench

H 27.75 in W 52 in D 19 in
Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745
Located in London, GB
container, gold bodkin, pair of scissors with gold finger rings, pair of tweezers and a folding knife with
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18th Century English George II Antique Scissors

Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745
Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745

Beautiful George II Gold Mounted Etui Made in London, circa 1745

H 3.6 in W 1.45 in D 0.5 in
Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
into the velvet-lined case, the kit includes a rectangular mirror, scissors, a nail file, an awl, an
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal

Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900
Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900

Victorian Travel Grooming Kit, c. 1900

H 3.75 in W 2.25 in D 2 in
Pair of 19th century hand cut paper portrait silhouettes
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
cut in paper with small pair scissors, the attention to detail is exceptional. These examples are
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Late 19th Century English Antique Scissors

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th century hand cut paper portrait silhouettes
Pair of 19th century hand cut paper portrait silhouettes

Pair of 19th century hand cut paper portrait silhouettes

H 4.93 in W 3.94 in D 0.6 in
19th Century Sterling Silver ‘Necessaire De Voyage’ by Leuchars and Son
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, more than 25 grooming implements including five scissors, tweezers, a shoe Horn, double ended spoon
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Sterling Silver ‘Necessaire De Voyage’ by Leuchars and Son
19th Century Sterling Silver ‘Necessaire De Voyage’ by Leuchars and Son

19th Century Sterling Silver ‘Necessaire De Voyage’ by Leuchars and Son

H 10 in W 21 in D 13 in
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Antique Scissors For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique scissors for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique scissors — often made from metal, silver and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique scissors available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Baroque and Georgian antique scissors are consistently popular styles. Many antique scissors are appealing in their simplicity, but James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler, Charles Rawlings and Edward Hutton produced popular antique scissors that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Scissors?

Antique scissors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $873, while the lowest priced sells for $71 and the highest can go for as much as $16,371.