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George Jackson David Fullerton Sterling Silver Grape Shears/Scissors w/ Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver grape shears/scissors by George Jackson and David Fullerton of London, circa 1899
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19th Century English Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Pair of Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Armchair, Settees
Located in Miami, FL
19th century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola armchair or settee featuring hand carved
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scissors

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Solid Silver Scissors/Grape Shears Cast Acanthus Design 1846
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this fine quality, large & heavy Victorian solid silver grape scissors
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19th Century Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Snuffer Scissors Tray, Dublin, 1794 by John Stoyte
By Clarence John Laughlin
Located in London, GB
excellent condition and is very well marked at each end. The Snuffer Scissors are beautifully modelled with
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1790s English George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dublin, a George III Snuffer Tray Scissors Made in Dublin, circa 1763
By John Buckett, London 1
Located in London, GB
A RARE EARLY GEORGE III SNUFFER TRAY & SCISSORS. THE TRAY MADE IN DUBLIN CIRCA 1763 BY GEORGE HILL
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1760s British George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Matching Pair of W.D. Allison Scissors with Mirrored Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
The early W.D. Allison articulated scissor lamp is on the top of every collectors list. This is made even more interesting because there is a perfect matching pair plus they are fitt...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Scissors

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc 19th C
By Harrison Fisher Company
Located in London, GB
crackers with picks, and grape scissors, in a superb metamorphic fitted walnut case with satinwood
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1890s English Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

A very fine pair of George III Snuffer Scissors made by Abstainando King
Located in London, GB
The Snuffer Scissors are of typical form and the snuffing box is beautifully engraved with bright
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Late 18th Century English Antique Scissors

George III Snuffer Tray Scissors Made in London in 1818 by William Eaton
By William Eaton
Located in London, GB
condition, very well marked, and is engraved in the centre with a contemporary Crest. The Snuffer scissors
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1810s English George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Pair Silver Plate Grape Scissors by Martin Hall Co Early 20th Century
By Martin Hall Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a very lovely pair of antique Victorian silver plated grape scissors, bearing the makers
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1910s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

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
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1760s English Georgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Enamel

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

Islamic sissors
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A pair of elegant Persian scissors, decorated with gold koftgari work in scolls and foliage.
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19th Century Turkish Antique Scissors

A fine George III Snuffer Tray
Located in London, GB
. The centre is engraved with a contemporary Crest. The Snuffer Scissors are of typical form and are
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19th Century English Antique Scissors

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873
Located in London, GB
case. The case contains 13 separate items and includes two pairs of steel scissors. The rest of the
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1870s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

Antique Russian Gold Novelty Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
St. Petersburg 1880s. Rose and green 14K gold, glossy enamel, designed as scissors and a pair of
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Scissors

Gorham Sterling Silver Grape Shears
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good sterling silver grape scissors - shears by the Gorham Company decorated overall with grapes
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19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

A rare pair of George IV cast Grape Shears made in Dublin in 1829
By James Jones Elliott
Located in London, GB
The Scissors are cast and the arms are decorated with naturalistic designs including vines and
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19th Century Irish Antique Scissors

19th Century American Renaissance Revival Walnut Folding "Campaign" Chair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, the lathe-turned frame with a scissors-form stretcher base and the arm front carved in the form of
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19th Century American Antique Scissors

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Upholstery

Impressive Shadow Box of 19th Century Sewing Tools
Located in Nantucket, MA
, crochet hooks, scissors and other sewing implements all dating from the late 19th century to the early
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Scissors

19THC STERLING SILVER VANITY SET
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CONDITION. THE SET CONTAINS ; A SMALL ETCHED CRYSTAL CONTAINER , A PAIR OF FINGERNAILS SCISSORS, 2 HAIR
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19th Century American Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Louis Philippe Walnut Draper’s Table 4 Drawers, Shelf at Base, circa 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
corners, the molded sides made to align cutting scissors, the case housing four deep drawers and raised on
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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Chatelaine Chain with Turquoise and 9 Carat Gold
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
scissors and the other a key. The whole chain measures 7inches in length.
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1830s Unknown Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold

French Louis Philippe Period Solid Walnut Table de Drapier, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
for alignment of scissors, the case housing four drawers and finished around to float, raised on three
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1830s French Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

Bronzed Group of the Two Fates by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
of human life and Atropos, lying, holding a scroll and a pair of scissors, used to cut the life
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19th Century French Classical Greek Antique Scissors

Materials

Ormolu

Sterling Silver Grape Shears, Antique Victorian
By Frederick Elkington
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive grape scissors are embellished with flat chased grape clusters accented with stylised leaf designs
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1870s English Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Georgian 18-Karat Gold Agate Etui, London, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
contemporary and later gold and steel implements: fan writing tablet, pair of scissors, pen, folding knife
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1750s English Georgian Antique Scissors

Materials

Agate, Gold

Vintage Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This Siemens scissors lamp was manufactured in Germany during the 1930s. The lamp has a grey enamel
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Iron

Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
room. Oh, how everyone laughed! There he is with his scissors, etc., riding on a goat. - Moral of this
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1870s German Rococo Antique Scissors

Materials

Porcelain

Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Scissor Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This Siemens scissors lamp was manufactured in Germany during the 1930s. The lamp has a grey enamel
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Wall Scissor Lamp from Siemens, 1930s
By Siemens
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This Siemens scissors lamp was manufactured in Germany during the 1930s. The lamp has a grey enamel
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scissors

Materials

Enamel, Iron

French 19th Century Oak Sewing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
compartments for scissors and a duster. There is also a lower slide-out leaf on one end. A surprising component
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19th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Oak

Meissen Kaendler Figurine Tailor Riding on Goat Lovely Model 171, circa 1870
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
middle of the room. Oh, how everyone laughed! There he is with his scissors,etc.,riding on a goat
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1870s German Rococo Antique Scissors

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840
Located in Toronto, ON
for various size needle storage packages within a separate leather divider, thread winder, scissors
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Early 19th Century Antique Scissors

1933 Christian Dell Scissor Work Lights
By Christian Dell
Located in Peekskill, NY
will swing side to side as well as up and down. The scissors can extend upto three foot. They have a
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Scissors

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
candle wick trimmer scissors is embellished with applied scrolling leaf ornamentation, accented with a
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1840s British Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Antique English Carved Walnut Aesthetic Movement Buter s Tray and Stand
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
original Stand has similar carving along the fronts of the x-type or scissors-type walnut Stand. The sides
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
mounts chased with scrolling foliage, opening to reveal a set of implements comprising a pair of scissors
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

18th Century French 18-Karat Mounted Carnet-de-Bal, circa 1770
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
mounts chased with scrolling foliage, opening to reveal a set of implements comprising a pair of scissors
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
d’art than simply a sewing case. Inside, instruments including a penknife, pencil, scissors, slip
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Scissors

Materials

Agate, Gold

Pair of Architectural Giltwood Urns or Fragments Mounted as Lamps
Located in Nashville, TN
pair of giltwood urns now converted to lamps (snip of scissors and just urns again). Decorated with
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scissors

Materials

Giltwood

Oriental Rugs, Antique Caucasian Handmade Carpet from Shirvan
Located in Wembley, GB
personal details. Note the scissors and combat the top, tools used by the weaver, and the profusion of hook
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19th Century Caucasian Rustic Antique Scissors

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Antique French 18-Karat Gold Mounted Large Travelling Etui Set, circa 1760
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
writing tablet, scissors, needle case, pen knife, 3 string winders, pick, pencil, thimble, tweezers and a
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18th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Gold

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
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Scissors

Materials

Wood

Antique Silverplated Faux Tortoiseshell Ladys Toiletries Vanity Grooming Set 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
circular pillbox, lacking its original scissors. Condition: Good condition with nice patination, no
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver Plate

Robert Klaas Fishing Knife, Solingen
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
when a German scissors maker from Soligen named Peter Daniels Pauls married Johanne Amalie Storsbeg
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Early 20th Century Antique Scissors

Rare, Unusual Edwardian Sterling Silver Small Makeup Mirror on Stand
By Harrison Hipwood
Located in New York, NY
, 1922, Spurrier and Co. - makers, and new implements (makeup brush, scissors, tweezers and lash curler
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Scissors

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Meissen Model of Count Bruhl s Tailor on the Goat, circa Mid-Late 1800s
Located in New York, NY
and scissors hanging from the animal's horns and a pin-cushion on his rump. The quality of the
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Late 19th Century European Baroque Antique Scissors

Materials

Porcelain

Savonarola Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century carved walnut folding scissors Savonarola chair with lion arms. Typical of the Italian
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19th Century French Antique Scissors

Materials

Walnut

A very fine George III Snuffer Tray made in London by John Schofield in 1780.
Located in London, GB
Snuffer Scissors on when not in use. John Schofield was an exceptional maker who was patronised by George
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Late 18th Century English Antique Scissors

A rare George III Tortoiseshell Pique Necessaire made circa 1780.
Located in London, GB
standard. The interior is velvet lined and fitted out to contain its original scissors, scent bottle and
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Late 18th Century English Antique Scissors

Antique Victorian Chatelaine .925 Sterling Silver Bag Purse
Located in Sparks, NV
. Each chain is mounted with a useful household appendage such as scissors, thimble, watch, key
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Scissors

Antique Victorian Chatelaine Rhodium Purse Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
mounted with a useful household appendage such as scissors, thimble, watch, key, vinaigrette, and
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Scissors

Meissen Figurine Group by Kändler Tailor of Count Bruehl on a Goat, circa 1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
room. Oh, how everyone laughed! There he is with his scissors, etc., riding on a goat. Moral of
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1870s German Rococo Antique Scissors

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Trays, 1802
By Thomas Wallis II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. The anterior surface of these impressive candle wick trimmer scissors are each embellished with tooled
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Early 1800s British George III Antique Scissors

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Fine Antique Lady’s Dressing Table By George Betjemann Sons
By George Betjeman Sons
Located in London, GB
article for the toilet and dressing, including hand mirrors, glove stretchers, scissors, powder jars
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scissors

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Continental Etui
Located in New Orleans, LA
small items such as sealing wax for letters, scissors, thimbles, bodkins and needles, cosmetics and even
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18th Century German Rococo Antique Scissors

Materials

Gilt Metal

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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.