Folding Manicure Set

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Folding Manicure Set: An image of the folding manicure set with all tool unfolded from the handle. The scissors are open, and the spring mechanism is visible.
Folding Manicure Set

An image of the folding manicure set with all tool unfolded from the handle. The scissors are open, and the spring mechanism is visible.

Name/Title

Folding Manicure Set

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.215

Tags

folding, manicure, spring, st1, cs4

Description

A folding manicure set comprising sprung scissors, a knife, and a file. Marked "STAINLESS STEEL" on the base of the knife blade. Shoulder is st1, cross section cs4, blade is double clip. Case is 59mm long and 17mm wide, and fits in a small leather sheath.

Category

Scissors, Manicure Scissors

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Descriptive

Location

Base of knife blade

Transcription

STAINLESS STEEL

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot. Length refers only to scissors implement, not including any of the handle.

Width

6 mm

Length

45 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

14 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 23 mm

Material

Stainless Steel

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

June 10, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

June 10, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

June 25, 2025