-40%
Ornate Antique Birds & Grape Vine Design Sheathed Sterling Silver Scissors *1840
Ornate Antique Birds & Grape Vine Design Sheathed Sterling Silver Scissors *1840
Ornate Antique Birds & Grape Vine Design Sheathed Sterling Silver Scissors *1840

Ornate Antique Birds & Grape Vine Design Sheathed Sterling Silver Scissors *1840

$ 29.56

Availability: 47 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Maker: Joseph Taylor
  • Type: Embroidery Scissors
  • Condition: Excellent condition. Please be sure to scroll down to see the description and larger photos. Click *Show More* if you are on a phone.
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Ornate Antique Birds & Grape Vine Design Sheathed Sterling Silver Scissors
    English * Circa 1840
    These wonderful sterling silver (tested) handled embroidery scissors and their sterling sheath were made
    in England 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 scissors and sheath are decorated with all over repouseé embossing featuring grape vines and birds feasting on them.
    The steel blades are tight with intact points and they cut well.
    The silver on both the scissors and sheath is in excellent condition with no dents or splits. There may be a small repair (glue) at the bottom of one handle where it meets the blade. The scissors measure 3 5/8" long (4" in the sheath). They would probably have been part of a boxed set of tools or one of the Lady's Companions of the era. A couple of sets with sheathed scissors in this style
    by Taylor are shown
    on pp. 128-129 of Nerylla Taunton's book
    Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries.
    A very similar pair is shown on p. 109 of Gay Ann Rogers' book
    An 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. **
    I accept payment through PayPal, eBay or a check.
    Join with others who love thimbles & needlework tools
    Join Thimble Collectors International
    Despite the name, this organization is for people who collect needlework tools And thimbles.
    It's the largest collectors group in the world focusing on these wonderful little pieces of history.
    The membership benefits are outstanding. They have a convention every two years where you'll have a chance to attend great programs and meet others sharing your interests.
    You will receive an excellent quarterly magazine, the "Bulletin".
    The member's sections of the website have dozens of research articles, hundreds of fake and repro items to beware of and price guides. There is also a chat room where you can ask questions and get expert feedback about your collection. Check them out today at thimblecollectors dot com.