Antique & Vintage Sewing Accessories
Antique Scissors and Ladies Knives
Most of the sewing related antiques you will find on this and our other Sewing Accessories pages originated from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan, and were part two large and diverse antique sewing collections we are handling on consignment. This is the first time most of these pieces have been out on the market in many years.
Ladies
Antique Silver Folding Pocket Knives
The smallest one is marked "Germany" with a crown logo as well as
"Sterling 825 Fine". It has two small blades.
The one on the left is also marked Germany and sterling, and has a maker name but the blades are a bit corroded and it is hard to read. One of the "blades" is actually a nail file.
The largest one is gorgeous, with lovely engraving on the blade, and the back side is monogrammed "Emma". It could be sterling or plate---I could not find a mark.
Left ....... Good ....... $45.00 VM-Knife-1
Bottom ......... Good ......... $30.00 VM-Knife-2
Right ......... Very Good ......... $85.00 VM-Knife-3
Ivory
Handled Antique Folding Scissors
These antique scissors have folding ivory handles so they can easily be
tucked away into a pocket or purse. They are marked "Patent", and the
beveled edge of the blades are actually files so they double in purpose.
Be sure to look at all the pictures to see them folded up.
Very Good ......... $145.00
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Unusual Pairs of Antique Scissors
These four pairs of scissors will make a great start or added addition to
an antique scissor or sewing tool collection. The large pair on the left
is patented and I imagine the patent applies to the screw mechanism that allows
them to be taken apart and also lets you adjust the tension between the cutting
blades. It's a great idea as I have had a lot of scissors that could have
used this feature---and have you ever tried sharpening a pair when they are
together? But we don't have to worry about that anymore---nowadays we just
throw them out and buy a new pair. The ornate brass pair has a decorative
sheathe to cover the blades. The next pair are a fairly simple pair of
buttonhole cutting scissors. The last pair are delicate tiny steel
scissors.
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From Left to Right:
#1..............Very Good-Excellent ......... $45.00 VM-Scis-1
#2..............Good-Very Good ......... $75.00 VM-Scis-2
#3..............Very Good......... $15.00 VM-Scis-3
#4..............Very Good......... $25.00 VM-Scis-4
Early
Hallmarked Scissors in Silver Sheath and Set of Gold Handled Scissors
The pair of scissors in the middle is marked "J. Rogers & Son" and they
are hallmarked. I could not find a mark on the sheath---it looks to be
sterling, but no promises on that.
The two gold handled ones are marked "Schnefel Bros. Germany" and are hallmarked. They are also marked "14K". They have a wonderful Art Nouveau logo inscribed on them and are likely for a ladies dresser set.
Gold ....... Excellent ....... $250.00 pr. VM-Scis-5
Silver with Sheathe ......... Very Good ......... $75.00 VM-Scis-6 SOLD!
Unusual
Button Hole Scissors
These are a nice example of this style of scissors. There are
literally hundreds of different versions of these that can be found, from very
simple to very intricate. They are in really nice condition
and display really well!
Very Good-Excellent ......... $35.00 SOLD!
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