Antique Steel Stork Scissors * American * Circa 1900s

Description

Antique Steel Stork Scissors
American * Circa 1900s
These petite figural steel scissors are an early version of the popular stork scissors seen today. The shape
is different than the more modern examples with a sharp wing tip and wide feet. They are engraved on both sides with feathers and other very fine details and there are traces of a gilded finish. Most of these that you find are made in Germany or England. These are unusual as they were made in the US by the Clauss Co. in the early 1900s. Their logo is stamped on the inside of the shank.
They are in great
condition with no rust or other damage and t
hey measure 3 3/8" long
. The blades are not tight but they have intact, needle sharp points and they cut well.
A pair in this form is
shown on p. 115 of
An Illustrated History of Needlework Tools
by Gay Ann Rogers.
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