Name/Title
ScissorsEntry/Object ID
2025.2.279Tags
mop, gold, bodkin, screw, st4, cs4, franceDescription
A delicate pair of incomplete scissors with mother of pearl handles and gold shanks. No markings, but stylistically 18th century French. Screw pivot with st4 shoulder. Cross section is cs4 with bodkin point.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1700 - circa 1800Place
Country
FranceContinent
EuropeDimensions
Dimension Description
Width refers to width at pivot.Width
7 mmDimension Description
Blade lengthLength
31 mmDimension Notes
Crotch to point = 44 mmMaterials
Material
Mother of Pearl, GoldMaterial Notes
Mother of pearl handles (and presumably bows would have been) and gold shanks.Location
Location
* Untyped Location
Own CollectionDate
July 9, 2025Created By
studygroup@scissornet.orgCreate Date
July 9, 2025Updated By
studygroup@scissornet.orgUpdate Date
July 9, 2025