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Antique Silver Chatelaine Sheath & Steel Scissors * English * Circa 1890
Chatscis2 Antique Silver Chatelaine Sheath& Steel Scissors English* Circa 1890 This elegant antique silver plated scissors sheath is nicely shaped with a smooth surface. It has a chain to hang it from a chatelaine. It's fitted with a small pair of antique steel scissors(3 1/8" long) The scissors have tight blades and intact points and cut but need sharpening. They have no rust. The sheath is in excellent condition with no loss of plating or damage. The sheath measures 4 7/8" long from the bottom tip to the top of the chain. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing ... morelist and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Ornate Sheathed Antique English Sterling Silver Scissors * Circa 1840
Silscis3 Ornate Sheathed Antique Sterling Silver Scissors English* Circa 1840 These wonderfully ornate sterling silver(tested) handled embroidery scissors and their sterling sheath are at least 170 years old. The shanks are modeled with grape clusters and vines. Snakes go around the bows and grapes decorate the sheath. They were made in England in the early 19th century. Probably by Joseph Taylor of Birmingham. English silversmiths didn't mark small items(and have to pay duty on them) until required to by law in the early 1880s. They have tight blades. Sharp points and cut beautifully. There is no rust and t he silver on the scissors is also in excellent condition with no dents. Splits or repairs. The sheath is a nice snug fit on the scissors. The scissors measure 3 3/8" long(3 1/2" in the sheath) They were probably once part ... moreof a boxed set of tools. These scissors are shown in the set on p. 128 of Nerylla Taunton's book Antique Needlework Tools& Embroideries. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Feb-22-13 at 20:32:22 PST. Seller added the following information:
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Antique Filigree Chatelaine Sheath & Steel Scissors * English * Circa 1890
Chatscis2 Antique Filigree Chatelaine Sheath& Steel Scissors English* Circa 1890 This fancy antique silver plated scissors sheath has an ornate pierced design on the front and a smooth surface on the back. It has a chain to hang it from a chatelaine and is lined with velvet. It's fitted with a small pair of antique steel scissors(3 1/2" long) They are stamped with the maker's mark for J. Rodgers& Sons. The scissors have tight blades and intact points and cut but need sharpening. They have no rust and fit the sheath well. The sheath is in excellent condition with no dents or other damage. The silver plating is worn and the metal has a soft golden color. The sheath measures 5" long from the bottom tip to the top of the chain. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full ... moreInsurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Jun-07-13 at 20:10:58 PDT. Seller added the following information:
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Small Antique English Sterling Silver Embroidery Scissors * Circa 1850
Silscis14 Small Antique Sterling Silver Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1850 These solid sterling silver(tested& guaranteed) handled embroidery scissors have delicate scrolling designs on the shanks. They are English. Probably once part of a set of silver sewing tools. English silversmiths didn't mark small items(and have to pay duty on them) until required to by law in the early 1880s. They have tight blades and sharp points and cut very well. The condition of the silver is excellent with no dents or repairs. They measure a petite 3 1/8" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like ... moreto be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Fab Antique Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors * English * Circa 1870
Scissors1 Fab Antique Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1870 These elegant and high quality antique steel scissors are in the best condition of any pair I've ever had. They have been wrapped in flannel at the bottom of a workbox for 140+ years and look and cut like new. They were made by England's premier cutler"J. Rodgers& Sons" There isn't even any discoloration and they have all of their original polished surface. They measure 4 1/8" long and slightly over 1 3/8" across the bows. They feel wonderful in the hand and would be a great pair to actually use. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available ... moreon Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Early Antique Steel Stork Scissors by J Rodgers & Sons * English * Circa 1860
Stork Early Antique Steel Stork Scissors English* Circa 1860 These petite figural steel scissors are an early version of the popular stork scissors seen today. They have very fine feather details and the steel has a lovely old patina. The blades have sharp. Intact points and they cut paper well but could use sharpening. They are signed by J Rodgers& Sons, England's premier 19th century cutler. The condition is excellent with no rust or other damage and t hey measure 3 1/4" long. Similar pairs are shown on p. 115 of Gay Ann Rogers' book The Illustrated History of Needlework Tools. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique ... moreSewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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ANTIQUE Early English Steel Stork Scissors 4" sewing embroidery baby circa 1860
FREE SHIPPING USA ONLY! WOW! BEATRICE FOUND THIS ANTIQUE ON A TRIP TO ENGLAND. THIS IS AN EARLY PAIR OF STORK SCISSORS. CIRCA 1860. SILVER IN COLOR. MADE FROM STEEL, IT IS IN THE SHAPE OF A STORK. LOOK AT THE DETAILS OF THE FEATHERS. THEY DO NOT MAKE THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE. DO NOT SEE THE MAKERS MARKING. BUT SUSPECT THESE ARE MADE BY J RODGERS& SONS, ENGLAND'S PREMIER 19TH CENTURY CUTLER. THESE ARE IN WORKABLE CONDITION AND THE STEEL HAS LOVELY OLD PATINA. MEASURES ABOUT 4" LONG. Check out my! Be sure to add me to your! by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites This piece is being released from the Beatrice Meredith collection. 1920-2009) Ms. Meredith was a very popular. Prominent antique dealer, as well as a collector in the Midwest. She did private sales to the very elite as well as doing exclusive shows. She traveled the world, ... morealways researching and purchasing rare antiques. Other interests included bird, and perennial gardening. She was the recipient of the Mayor's, City of Milwaukee Beautification Award. Her beautiful and rare antiques were always in demand. A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER! Depending on the item. A 0- $3.00 HANDLING FEE IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING CHARGES. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT OUR STORE.HUNDREDS OF ANTIQUES.SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! ITEMS ADDED DAILY! Thanks for looking. Feel free to ask question- I can email more pictures if desired.
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Antique Scissors in Shagreen & Sterling Silver Sheath * English * Circa 1800
Shagreen Antique Scissors in Shagreen& Sterling Silver Sheath English* Circa 1800 These elegant steel scissors are in a wonderful sheath made of shagreen with engraved sterling silver mounts and the original velvet lining. Shagreen is from the skin of a shark or ray and is usually dyed green. The sheath is in excellent condition with no dents. Splits, loss or other damage. The scissors have tight blades. Sharp points and cut very well. They're in nice condition with very little discoloration and no rust and they fit the sheath snugly. The scissors are 4 1/4" long and they measure 6" long in the sheath. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters ... moreavailable on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Miniature Antique Steel Scissors by Joseph Rodgers * English * Circa 1850
Scissors22 Miniature Antique Steel Scissors by Joseph Rodgers English* Circa 1850 These miniature scissors are made of steel and are very fine. They are the smallest I've ever seen(1/2" long) They open and close and I bet they would cut. They are wrapped up under cellophane with an embossed card from Joseph Rodgers& Sons. One of England's premier cutlers in the 19th century. The card says they were the cutlers to Queen Victoria. This piece was in the collection of Diane Pelham Burn and this is the piece that was photographed in the lower plate on p. 40 of her book Sew Precious. Children's Needlework Tools& Dolls' Sewing Tools. She speculates that they were probably made by Rodgers as a souvenir for a visit by royalty or nobility. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. ... moreFull Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Very Fine Antique Gilded Steel Embroidery Scissors * English * Circa 1870
Giltscis5 Very Fine Antique Gilded Steel Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1870 These delicate steel scissors have a fine hand filed shape and are gilded on the shanks and bows. The blades are stamped with the maker's mark"Leuchars" There is a town in Scotland by that name and William Leuchars was a silversmith in London. This is the first pair of scissors I've had with the name and I'm not sure who the maker is. The scissors still have most of their gilding and are in great condition. The y have intact points and cut beautifully to the tips. They measure not quite 3 1/2" long and 1 1/4" across the bows. They would look great in a sewing set or basket and would be a nice pair to use. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low ... moreshipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Ornate Antique Chatelaine Sheath & Steel Scissors * English * Circa 1890
Chatscis2 Ornate Antique Chatelaine Sheath& Steel Scissors English* Circa 1890 This fancy antique scissors sheath is embossed with an ornate repoussé floral design and is made of a golden color metal. It has a chain to hang it from a chatelaine and is lined with velvet. It's fitted with a small pair of antique steel scissors(3 1/8" long) The scissors have intact points and cut but could use sharpening. They have no rust and fit the sheath well. The sheath is in excellent condition with no dents or other damage. The sheath measures 4 1/2" long from the bottom tip to the top of the chain. This sheath is shown on a chatelaine on p. 203(plate 200) of Chatelaines. Utility to Glorious Extravagance. By Cummins& Taunton. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance ... moreis included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Antique Cut Steel Thistle Design Embroidery Scissors * English * Circa 1880
Scissors25 Antique Cut Steel Thistle Design Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1880 These unusual handmade steel scissors have faceted bows and nicely detailed thistles on the shanks. They are all hand cut and filed and have traces of gilding on the handles. The blades have the maker's mark"West" on one side and"St James Street" on the other. They have tight blades and sharp points and cut pretty well. There is no rust or other damage and they measure 3 1/2" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham ... moreon AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Antique Scissors in Leather Case * English * Circa 1780
Sciscase3 Antique Scissors in Leather Case English* Circa 1780 This scissors shaped leather case is gold embossed and holds a nice old pair of cut steel scissors. It is lined with the original woven silk. The case dates to the late 18th century and the scissors are later. Probably c. 1850. The hinge is strong and original and it closes with a flip down brass clasp. The condition is excellent with no serious scuffing or scratches and no loss of leather. The scissors have lovely details and are in good condition. The blades have sharp points and they cut pretty well. The case measures 4 1/4" long x 2 1/4" wide at the top. The scissors are 3 1/2" long. A scissors case of similar style and age is shown on p. 26 of Bridget McConnel's book The Story of Antique Needlework Tools. Another is shown on p. 38 of Chatelaines. Utility ... moreto Glorious Extravagance by Cummins& Taunton. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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2 Matching Pairs of Antique Gilded Steel Scissors * English * Circa 1890
2Scis 2 Pairs of Antique Gilded Steel Scissors English* Circa 1890 These matching steel scissors are brightly gilded and are unusual in that their gilding is still in nice condition. There are some small bits of corrosion. But the over all condition is excellent. They measure 3 5/8" and 4 3/4" long. They are marked with the maker's mark(A.N.G.S. on one side of the blades and"Sheffield Make" on the other. They both have sharp intact points. Tight blades and cut very well. They would look great in a sewing basket. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list ... moreand receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Fabulous Antique 14 Kt Gold & Turquoise Scissors * English * Circa 1860
Goldscis3 Fab Antique 14 Kt Gold& Turquoise Scissors English* Circa 1860 These fabulous embroidery scissors are from a mid 19th century sewing set and are solid 14 Kt gold(tested and guaranteed) They are set with cabochon turquoises on both sides. The latticework designs on the shanks have been hand engraved and chased and they sparkle. The condition is excellent and t hey measure almost 3 3/4" long. The gold has no dents. Splits, repairs or other damage. The steel blades are tight with needle sharp points and they cut beautifully. There's no rust and the blades are marked"Rodgers" One of the best of the Sheffield cutler companies. The postage shown includes Registered shipping for non US addresses and insured shipping within the US. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. ... moreFull Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Unusual Antique Curved Steel Scissors * English * Circa 1900
Scissors12 Unusual Antique Curved Steel Scissors English* Circa 1900 These stylish steel scissors are the most unusual I've ever seen. They are smoothly curved to one side and the blades are curved up. I'm not sure what they were made for but they are marvelous for snipping threads and picking out stitches. The points are especially fine and sharp and they cut well. They were bought in England and the style of the shanks and bows is late 19th to early 20th century. The shanks and bows are are blackened steel(the original finish) and free of rust or other damage. They measure about 4 1/8" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available ... moreon Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Ornate Antique English Sterling Silver Scissors in Original Case * Circa 1870
Silscis9 Ornate Cased Scrolling Antique Sterling Silver Scissors English* Circa 1870 These fabulous sterling handled scissors have ornate all over scrolling patterns. They're beautifully pierced with hand engraved details on both sides. The handles are not marked but test sterling silver and the handles are solid. Not hollow. The blades are stamped with the name"Elite" and they are in their original fitted leather case. English silversmiths didn't mark small items(and have to pay duty on them) until required to by law in the early 1880s. The steel blades are tight with intact points and they cut very well. The silver is in excellent condition with no dents. Repairs or damage and they measure 5 7/8" long. The leather case has the original velvet and silk lining and it is also in excellent condition. It closes well with ... morea push button latch and is 7 5/8" by 2 7/8" at the widest point) The postage shown includes Registered shipping for non US addresses and insured shipping within the US. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Pretty Little Antique Steel Embroidery Scissors * English * Circa 1860
Scissors1 Pretty Little Antique Steel Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1860 These wonderful little steel scissors have an unusual shape and pattern. The shanks are beautifully hand filed with scrolling leaf like designs. They have tight blades with intact points and they cut well. They measure a petite 3 1/4" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast ... moreand easy and manage your active items.
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Ornate Antique Sheathed Sterling Silver Scissors * English * Circa 1930
Silscis3 Ornate Antique Sheathed Sterling Silver Scissors English* Circa 1830 These exceptional sterling silver(tested) handled embroidery scissors and their sterling sheath are 180+ years old. Beautifully chased floral and leaf designs decorate the shanks and bows of the scissors as well as the sheath. They were made in England in the early 19th century. Probably by Joseph Taylor of Birmingham. English silversmiths didn't mark small items(and have to pay duty on them) until required to by law in the early 1880s. The blades are tight with sharp points and they cut pretty well. The silver on the scissors(and sheath) is in excellent condition with no dents. Splits, repairs or other damage. The sheath is a nice snug fit on the scissors. The scissors measure 3 1/8" long(3 3/8" in the sheath) They were probably once part of a boxed ... moreset of tools. Similar pairs are shown in their sets on pp. 128-129 of Nerylla Taunton's book Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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2 Fancy Pairs of Antique English Steel Buttonhole Scissors * Circa 1870-90
Buttonhole 2 Fancy Pairs of Antique Steel Buttonhole Scissors English* Circa 1870-90 One of these unusually ornate pairs of steel buttonhole scissors has gilded handles with an engraved scrolling design. They were made by Mappin& Webb and are in excellent condition with very little discoloration. They measure 3 3/4" long. The other pair has faceted shanks and bows and is slightly older(c. 1870) They were made by Salt& Son of Sheffield and are 3 7/8" long. Both pairs have tight blades. Intact points and cut beautifully to the tips. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my ... moremailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Antique Folding Steel Chatelaine Scissors * English * Circa 1880
Chatscis3 Antique Folding Steel Chatelaine Scissors English* Circa 1880 These classic steel scissors were designed to hang from a chatelaine. The points are supposed to lock into position below the bows but this pair doesn't click in. They have no rust. Repairs or other damage but they need sharpening. They were made by Joseph Rodgers& Sons. One of England's premier cutlers. They measure 3 1/2" long in cutting position and 4 3/4" in the hanging position. They were bought in England and date to the late 19th century. A pair is shown on p. 44 of Needlework Tools and Accessories by Molly Proctor. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters ... moreavailable on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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2 Pairs of Antique Steel Scissors * English & Spanish * Circa 1900
2Scis 2 Pairs of Antique Steel Scissors English& Spanish* Circa 1900 One pair of these steel scissors has Damascene like patterns on the blades and were made in Toledo. They measure 4 3/8" long and they are in excellent condition with no rust or damage. They cut paper but need sharpening. The other pair are English and are 4 1/8" long. They have fancy shanks and cut pretty well. The blades are marked"Warranted Forged Steel" I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website ... moreto download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Fancy Antique English Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors * Circa 1850
Scissors25 Antique Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1850 These fancy little steel scissors are hand filed and have ornately fluted bows and curled shanks. The points are intact and they cut paper well. Aside from some discoloration. The condition is excellent and they measure 4 5/8" long. They have the maker's mark(John Blyde) stamped on the blades. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered ... moreby The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Unusual Antique Scissors / Tweezers * English * Circa 1860
Tweezers Unusual Antique Scissors/ Tweezers English* Circa 1860 These Victorian steel scissors have a secret. The tips are precision tweezers. In all my years of collecting scissors. This is only the second pair I've seen. They're marked with the retailer's mark"Moseley" The crossed key maker's mark on the other side is for the Sheffield cutler John Nowill& Sons. They're in excellent condition with tight blades and the scissors cut pretty well. The tweezer tips grip very well. They measure 4 1/8" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing ... morelist and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Ornate Antique English Cut Steel Sewing Scissors by Mechi of London * Circa 1850
Scissors25 Ornate Antique Cut Steel Sewing Scissors English* Circa 1850 These fancy steel scissors are hand made and filed and have nicely curved bows with scrolls and faceted detail all around. The steel blades are tight with intact points and they cut beautifully to the tips. They are exceptionally high quality. The condition is excellent and they measure 5 5/8" long. They have the maker's mark(Mechi) stamped on the blades. This company was located at 4 Leadenhall St. in London and manufactured dressing cases. Cutlery, pencils and many other items. I've shown a photo of the front of their 1841 catalog in the pictures below. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. ... moreIllustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Ornate Antique Filigree Sterling Silver Scissors & Sheath * English * Circa 1850
Silscis9 Ornate Antique Filigree Sterling Silver Scissors English* Circa 1850 These lovely sterling handled scissors have ornate all over scrolling patterns that imitate silver filigree. This pattern was very popular in the mid 19th century. They have their matching sheath and both test sterling silver. English silversmiths didn't mark small items(and have to pay duty on them) until required to by law in the early 1880s. The steel blades are tight with intact points and they cut pretty well. The silver is in excellent condition with no dents. Repairs or damage and they measure 3 3/4" long. A pair in this filigree style is shown on p. 108 of Gay Ann Rogers' book The Illustrated History of Needlework Tools. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low ... moreshipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Antique Cut Steel Sewing Scissors w/ Octagonal Bows * English * Circa 1850
Scissors25 Antique Cut Steel Sewing Scissors w/ Octagonal Bows English* Circa 1850 These fancy steel scissors are hand made and filed and have beautiful octagonal bows with ribbed detail all around. The steel blades are tight with intact points and they cut but could use sharpening. They are exceptionally high quality and would take a nice edge. The condition is excellent and they measure 3 1/2" long. A couple of pairs with these bows are shown in a 1816 Sheffield guide to polished steel scissors on p. 45 of Needlework Tools and Accessories by Molly Proctor. They're very rare and hard to find. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available ... moreon Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Antique Steel Scissors & Sterling Silver Sheath * English * Circa 1800
Scissors7 Antique Steel Scissors& Sterling Silver Sheath English* Circa 1800 These antique scissors are steel and simply and elegantly shaped. They come in a sterling silver(tested) sheath dating to c. 1790-1810. The sheath has a scrolling monogram on one side( MEB) The scissors measure 3 3/4" long. 3 7/8" long in the sheath. The blades are tight with intact points and they cut well. The bows are slightly different shapes and it's hard to tell if they were made that way or if it came from use. The sheath has a few minor dings but is in overall excellent condition with no other damage and t he scissors fit well. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated ... morenewsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Ornate Antique Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors * English * CIrca 1820
Scissors25 Ornate Antique Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1820 These early steel scissors are hand made and filed and have beautifully pierced and scrolling shanks with a heart like design. The steel blades are tight with intact points and they cut but could use sharpening. They are exceptionally high quality and would take a nice edge. The condition is excellent with no rust or damage and they measure 3 5/8" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. ... morePay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Fabulous Antique Cut Steel English Embroidery Scissors * Circa 1850
Scissors25 Fabulous Antique Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1850 These wonderful steel scissors are especially interesting to me because of the unusual style. They look almost Art Deco but predate that period by at least 70 years. They were made by Brookes and Crookes. One of the premier Sheffield Cutlers. The intricate handles were hand made and filed and the detail is lovely. The steel blades are tight with intact points and they cut pretty well. They are exceptionally high quality however and would take a nice edge if you want to sharpen and actually use them. The condition is excellent with no rust though they have some discoloration and pitting on the blades. They measure 4 1/2" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping ... moreprice for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bfg2%3E-149b2b518da-0x10f-
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Antique Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors * English * Circa 1840
Scissors1 Antique Cut Steel Embroidery Scissors English* Circa 1840 These elegant steel sewing scissors are hand made and filed. They have scrolling shanks and bows that create a heart design. They measure a petite 3 1/2" long. They have a break near the top of one of the bows(repairable) but the condition is otherwise nice with no rust or other damage. They have a gunmetal finish and a lovely old patina. They have tight blades. Intact points and cut pretty well. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. If this item is for Christmas. We'll be happy to ship 1st or 2nd day air by USPS or UPS(or Express Mail for overseas) Just email for the cost. Thanks. And have a blessed ... moreChristmas. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! End PayPal Logo Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B0a7%3E-14a0de4b2fe-0x107-
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Very Fine Antique Steel Scissors & Sterling Silver Sheath * English * Circa 1840
Scissors3 Antique Steel Scissors& Sterling Silver Sheath English* Circa 1840 These little steel scissors are in a sterling silver sheath(tested) with an embossed scrolling leaf design on both sides. The scissors are fine and delicate in shape with flipped shanks and reeded bows. They have tight blades and cut well. The blades are stamped"Davis" The steel is in great condition with no rust and very little discoloration. The silver sheath has no dents. Splits or other damage. The scissors measure 3 1/4" long and are 3 5/8" long when in the sheath. The scissors fit the sheath snugly. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the details. Illustrated newsletters available ... moreon Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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Lovely Antique Cut Steel Sewing Scissors * English * Circa 1850
Scissors25 Lovely Antique Cut Steel Sewing Scissors English* Circa 1850 These wonderful steel scissors have ornately faceted shanks and bows and they've been treated with an all over gunmetal gray color. They were made for Thornhill. A very upscale retailer located at 144 New Bond Street in London. The intricate handles were hand made and filed and the detail is lovely. The steel blades have intact points and they cut pretty well. They are exceptionally high quality however and would take a nice edge if you want to sharpen and actually use them for sewing. The condition is excellent with no rust or other damage and they measure 5" long. I stand behind everything that I offer and guarantee that it is exactly as presented. Full Insurance is included in the low shipping price for all of my auctions. Click on the button below for the ... moredetails. Illustrated newsletters available on Antique Sewing Tools* If you would like to be on my mailing list and receive the newsletters. Email me at cmmeacham on AOL or visit my Elegantarts website to download them. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal! Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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