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Sterling Silver Scissors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver scissors in their original presentation box. Made in
Category
1890s English Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Dell Wall-Mounted "Scissors" Lamp
By Kaiser Leuchten, Christian Dell
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...
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1920s German Modern Antique Scissors
Materials
Metal
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 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...
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors
Materials
Iron
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors
Materials
Iron
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
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scissors
Materials
Iron
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Grape Scissors/Shears - c.1830
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this spectacular Georgian solid silver grape scissors/shears made in
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Early 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Iron
Antique 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
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1920s English Other Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
English Sterling Silver GRAPE SHEARS or SCISSORS Marked:-Sheffield 1904
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in York, GB
A superb pair of Grape Scissors or shears, made in a variation of Kings shape. Distinctly raised
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 0.79 in W 2.29 in D 7.05 in
German Sterling Silver Shears or Scissors for Grapes, Plants, Flowers
Located in New York, NY
German sterling silver and steel grape shears or scissors beautifully decorated, from the Victorian
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
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
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
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Scissors
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Scissors
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 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
Category
19th Century Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 17 in Dm 5.5 in
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
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H 7.68 in Dm 2.29 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
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1.97 in W 7.88 in D 9.85 in
George III Snuffer Tray & Scissors by Robert Hennell & John Buckett, 1780-89
By Robert Hennell, John Buckett, London 1
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
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H 0.9 in W 7.5 in D 2.9 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
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19th Century Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver
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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scissors
Materials
Vermeil
H 0.4 in W 2.37 in D 6.7 in
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
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver Plate
H 6.5 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 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...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Scissors
Materials
Metal
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
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Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scissors
Materials
Walnut
H 36.03 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Sewing Set of Scissors Folding Knife Antique early 20th century Eskilstu
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 ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Scissors
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
H 0.8 in W 8.8 in D 4.6 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
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 11.42 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 lion shield in
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Scissors
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 26.77 in D 19.68 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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
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
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1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver, Steel
H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
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
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
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
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Metal
An enamelled glass, clear paste and silver large chatelaine clip, France, 1800s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
scissors, a penknife etc, tools of the house keeper's trade) ). Of very high quality, the reverse is all
Category
1890s French Baroque Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver
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H 5 in W 1.3 in D 0.5 in L 5 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
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1820s British George IV Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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
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19th Century French Other Antique Scissors
Materials
Bronze
George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
compartment that would have originally held the accompanying 'snuff scissors', which have been lost to time
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Category
1840s British Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver OLD ENGLISH PATTERN - GRAPE SHEARS - Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1930
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in York, GB
A superb pair of Grape Scissors or shears, made in the most sought after Old English pattern.
Used
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Scissors
Materials
Silver
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H 0.6 in W 2.37 in D 5.16 in
Antique 19thC English Leather Overnight Case With Six Silver Topped Jars c.1881
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
of scissors alongside mother of pearl handled nail filers, these have their own pocket to be stored
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1880s British Other Antique Scissors
Materials
Brass
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H 8.67 in W 28.35 in D 16.93 in
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
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 Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears '1854'
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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1850s English Antique Scissors
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Charming Original Art-Deco Period Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
quality is H color and VS2 clarity. An elegant single line of twenty one scissors cut natural blue
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Scissors
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
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W 0.33 in L 7.18 in
Antique 1824 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
Extraordinary Antique English Geo.III Flame Mahog. Demilune Flap-Top Games Table
Located in Charleston, SC
"scissors-style" hinges. There is an illustrated "shrinkage crack" which is typical for period, highly
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Scissors
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.5 in W 36.25 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Chinese Barber Stool / Chair with Drawer
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
drawer on the backside where the barber would have stored his scissors and other tools. It is rare to
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Scissors
Materials
Wood
Large Victorian Box, Mahogany on Oak, England, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
scissors.
Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Dimensions: H 16 cm, W 36 cm, D 28 cm.
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1840s English Victorian Antique Scissors
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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19th Century British Antique Scissors
Classic Art-Deco Platinum, Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Bracelet 1/2 Inch Wide
Located in Palm Beach, FL
scissors cut baguette synthetic blue sapphires* run the entire length of the bracelet creating a very
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Scissors
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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H 0.14 in W 0.5 in L 7.2 in
Antique Medical Print 'Pl. III' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate III: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments like scissors, speculum
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Mid-18th Century Antique Scissors
Materials
Paper
Antique Medical Print with Surgical Instruments by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate I: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments. Like scissors, scalpels
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Mid-18th Century Antique Scissors
Materials
Paper
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 0.02 in
19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative and elaborate inlaid late 19th century folding scissors Savonarola armchair. With
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Scissors
Materials
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony
Antique Medical Print 'Pl. XIX' by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XIX : 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments / devices like scissors
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Mid-18th Century Antique Scissors
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife, thimble. Box bearing later hallmarks 585 gold and
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19th Century French Antique Scissors
Materials
Gold
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H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 2.56 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.
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