Scissors

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissors: An image of the scissors with the blades closed.
Scissors

An image of the scissors with the blades closed.

Name/Title

Scissors

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.262

Tags

stork, rivet, bodkin, bodkin blade, cs2, 1800s, europe, bird

Description

A pair of European stork scissors from the second half of the 19th century. The pivot is a rivet, and there is no shoulder transition. Cross section is cs2, with bodkin blade/point. There are no markings to identify manufacturer, but there are pairing marks (crescents).

Category

Scissors, Animals, etc, Embroidery Scissors

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1900

Place

Continent

Europe

Notes

Stylistically dated, no maker's mark.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Pairing Mark

Location

Unders

Transcription

Crescent

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Width refers to width at pivot.

Width

6 mm

Length

106 mm

Dimension Description

Blade length

Length

30 mm

Dimension Notes

Crotch to point = 65 mm

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Own Collection

Date

July 8, 2025

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

July 8, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

October 6, 2025