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Art Deco English Silver Plate Grape Shears or Rose Floral Scissors, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
scissors, circa 1920. Marked "Made in England" on reverse. These fine scissors have an elegant and sleek
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Hand Carved circa 1880 Austrian Spoon Fork Scissors Combo for Salads
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely ornately carved Austrian salad spoon and fork combo
A good looking and well made piece in walnut, the handles are super finely carve...
Category
1880s Austrian High Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Walnut
Inlaid Octagonal hardwood Box with Fitted Interior and Key, English Early 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
special.
The box comes complete with two sets of scissors, tape measure, thimble, sets of needles and
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Hardwood
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 French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
Nail Scissors
Awl
Button/boot hook
Engraved propelling pencil
Penknife
Sewing scissors
Thimble
Sewing
Category
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver, Steel
Victorian Calamander, Brass and Sterling Silver Travel Box by Asprey, London
Located in Essex, MA
button enclosing MOP handled tools, scissors etc.
Category
19th Century British Antique Scissors
Pair of Early 19th Century Stools, Cherry Wood, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
neoclassical Biedermeier scissors stools or tabourets. Solid cherry wood, hand polished with shellac. Original
Category
1820s French Biedermeier Antique Scissors
Materials
Brass
Merchant
Mills Oilskin Sewing Kit
Located in San Francisco, CA
and wide bow scissors. Made in England.
Creator: Merchant & Mills, England.
Date of manufacture
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Scissors
Materials
Metal
Early 20th c. Bell System C First Aid Kit, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
original boxes including bandage, Iodine, petroleum jelly, burn cream and a pair of scissors still in their
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scissors
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scissors
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Antique English 1740 Gentleman
s Etul S/S Razor Shaving Grooming Kit
Located in Stamford, CT
Shaving
Grooming Kit. 11 pieces inside the kit. All Sterling Silver tops, Scissors,
Some Razors have
Category
1740s Great Britain (UK) Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Edwardian Gold Manicure Set
By Gorham
Located in Chicago, IL
includes scissors, cuticle tool, nail file and button hook. each piece measuring 4 1/4 to 6 5/8 inch in
Category
1910s American Edwardian Antique Scissors
Materials
14k Gold
19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sewing Caddy with Bird Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
opening intended for storing scissors with the pointed ends imitating the bird's sharp beak. The back of
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Scissors
Materials
Wood
Small-Scale French Oak Draper
s Table with Single Drawer, Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
for laying out and cutting fabrics. Its single drawer held the scissors and measuring tapes, and its
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Scissors
Materials
Oak
Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830
Located in Toronto, Ontario
, scissors, thimble, pencil, button hook and bodkin. Needle packages suppliers Redditch Needle Co. Pencil
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Scissors
Materials
Leather
Swedish Sewing Box in Birch Dated 1848 with Owners Name
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
different kind of decorated scissors, bone tools, assorted thimbles and other material and devices. It
Category
1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Scissors
Materials
Birch
19th Century French Walnut Draper
s Table or Kitchen Island with Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
drawer on one side once held scissors and other tools while its original wooden bar on one end held the
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Scissors
Materials
Walnut
Rare Georgian
George III
Sterling Silver Candlewick Snuffer/Cutters
By Thomas Robinson 1
Located in New York, NY
pair of scissors to snuff out a flame and cut the wick of a candle. A small piece of metal inside the
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Inlay Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With
Category
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Scissors
Materials
Wood
19th Century Gold Ring in the Manner of Fannière Frères
Located in Firenze, IT
were draftsmen, sculptors, scissors and manufacturers; they worked for the main Paris’s goldsmiths. The
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Scissors
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Large French Belle Époque Traveling Vanity Set by Gustave Keller
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in New York, NY
), scissors (3), scissors (2 3/4), nail file (7 1/8), nail file (6 3/8), tweezers (6 1/8), 2 candlesticks (4 1
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver
Antique French Lacquer
Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Located in Portland, OR
, comprising; a silver topped scent bottle, pair of cut & polished steel scissors, a cut & polished steel
Category
1840s French Napoleon III Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver, Steel
Early 19th Century French Charles X Palisander Sewing Box with Lemon Wood Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
traveling sewing kit, this box includes all of its original contents, silver scissors and thimble, mother of
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Scissors
Materials
Crystal, Silver
18th Century French Directoire Period Walnut Table de Drapier or Draper Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
scissors, shears, snips, and other tools of the trade. The large shelf on the bottom provided space for
Category
1790s French Directoire Antique Scissors
Materials
Walnut
Antique Collection Of Charms and Amulets Crosses Scull Hand Tools Lava Carnelian
Located in Munich, Bavaria
objects like an oil lamp, a ladder, scissors, an ax, a kitchen grater,(damaged) two baskets, bellows, an
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1840s Italian Antique Scissors
Materials
Carnelian, Silver, Mixed Metal
Antique Art Nouveau chatelaine, 900 silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
pieces such as stamp cases, vestas or vinaigrettes, scissors to fob watches the possibilities are endless
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Scissors
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 Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements
Located in Haarlem, NL
with bone and gilt implements like bone bobbins and gilt punchers, scissors (marked LEPINE), needle
Category
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique silver plated chatelaine, Buddhist Deities
Located in NEWARK, GB
vinaigrettes, scissors to fob watches the possibilities are endless!
This is a fine and unusual piece marked
Category
19th Century British Antique Scissors
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
Category
1880s Caucasian Rustic Antique Scissors
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
19th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Stag Antler Horn and Sandalwood Sewing Box
Located in Haarlem, NL
fabric or scissors.
Just look at this collectors item, it shows incredible craftsmanship from the past
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Scissors
Materials
Antler, Horn, Sandalwood, Bone
Auguste Edouart French Artist 1844 Silhouette of Saratoga Springs Gentleman
By Auguste Edouart
Located in Savannah, GA
full-length likenesses in profile by cutting out black paper with scissors. Edouart spent fifteen years
Category
1840s American American Classical Antique Scissors
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paper
Rare 1923 Harrods London Sterling Silver Vanity Manicure Nail Kit Set Suite
By Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Anchor for Birmingham and the date letter Y for 1923
The scissors or stainless steel and are stamped
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 9K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl Button Hook
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
have enabled her to carry items easily and stylishly such as note paper, pen, pencil, scissors, needles
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early Victorian Sterling Coin Pocketknife
Chain
Located in Narberth, PA
coin that hangs from a sterling ring, however, a file, a knife, and scissors can be pulled out from its
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Napoleon III Period 19th Century Leather Sewing Kit with Bronze Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
sewing instruments, including a pair of scissors. Each instrument, a testament to the meticulous
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scissors
Materials
Bronze
Auguste Edouart French Artist 1842 Silhouette of Smoking Gentleman from Boston
Located in Savannah, GA
black paper with scissors. Edouart spent fifteen years touring England and in 1829 arrived in Edinburgh
Category
1840s American American Classical Antique Scissors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
pair of gold and steel scissors.
In the 18th century, the notion of toiletry essentials or the
Category
1820s French Restauration Antique Scissors
Materials
Gold
Antique Victorian sterling silver Chatelaine, Art Nouveau
Located in NEWARK, GB
vinaigrettes, scissors to fob watches the possibilities are endless!
This is a fine and rare piece, fully
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Scissors
Auguste Edouart French Artist 1842 Silhouette of Young Man at Boston Waterfront
By Auguste Edouart
Located in Savannah, GA
cutting out black paper with scissors. Edouart spent fifteen years touring England and in 1829 arrived in
Category
1840s American American Classical Antique Scissors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mahogany Wood Foundry Table Lamps - Pair - Vintage
By Artig
Located in New York City, NY
scissors).
These lamps seamlessly blend vintage charm with modern functionality. Despite their wooden
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scissors
Materials
Mahogany
Silhouette, Portrait of a Lady
Located in Middletown, NY
prodigiously for sitters in moments, using nothing but black paper, a pair of scissors, and sometimes a dash of
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Ink, Handmade Paper, Mixed Media
Antique German Silver Wick Trimmers and Snuffer Tray, circa 1825
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
scissors are embellished with cast and applied scrolling leaf ornamentation, accented with plaished style
Category
1820s German Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars
Son
Located in Northampton, GB
needle books, a pricker, a sewing hook, a pair of scissors, a pencil, and a file. The tool pad sits above
Category
Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Scissors
Materials
Wood
Nymphs Albani Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Italy Landscape Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
a pair of scissors. Finally, the scene, set in a lush forest, sees other nymphs who are preparing to
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Scissors
Materials
Oil
KATZ
OGUSH 1930 Art Deco Platinum Riviera Bracelet With Sapphires
Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
extra safety.
Sapphires: Mount in channel-settings, with 20 calibrated French scissors rectangular cut
Category
1920s American Art Deco Antique Scissors
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Blue and White Candlesticks 18th Century English Battersea Enamel circa 1753-175
By Battersea
Located in Katonah, NY
a Lady found "necessary" - a paper knife or letter opener, scissors, tweezers, toothpick, bodkin
Category
1750s English Neoclassical Antique Scissors
Materials
Enamel
Vegetables
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
hang, he knew how to use pins and paper patterns, and he was supremely confident with scissors
Category
1920s Modern Antique Scissors
Materials
Lithograph
After Henri Matisse - Blue Nude
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
he was supremely confident with scissors.
Matisse was known to be an avid collector of fabrics, from
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1920s Abstract Impressionist Antique Scissors
Materials
Lithograph
Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
hang, he knew how to use pins and paper patterns, and he was supremely confident with scissors
Category
1920s Modern Antique Scissors
Materials
Etching
Christian Dell Wall-Mounted "Scissors" Lamp
By Christian Dell, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dell for Kaiser & Co., model #6718. Wall-mounted lamp of polished nickel with extending gate-fold mechanism, with original bakelite switch.
Measures: Width 35.5" (fully ex...
Category
1920s German Modern Antique Scissors
Materials
Metal
Set of George V Sterling Silver Cutlery in a Fitted Case
Located in London, GB
spoons, 12 x tea spoons,2 x nut crackers, 12 x table spoons,1 pair sugar tongs, 1 pair fruit scissors, 1
Category
1920s British George V Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scissors Collection
Located in Hudson, NY
Collection of fourteen 19th century scissors - including hand forged examples - hanging from an
Category
19th Century American Antique Scissors
$3,800
19th Century Tailor Scissors
Located in Paris, FR
19th century tailor scissors, France, iron.
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Scissors
Materials
Wrought Iron
Japanese Scissors on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roof trimming scissors used to cut thatched roofs in northern Japanese farm houses and considered
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Scissors
Materials
Wood
Japanese Roof Cutting Scissors
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roof trimming scissors used to cut thatched roofs in northern Japanese farm houses and considered
Category
1890s Japanese Antique Scissors
Materials
Wood
Roof Cutting Scissors on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Japanese roof cutting scissors (hasami) from the Kansai region.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Scissors
Materials
Metal
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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.
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