Scissors
Scissors and sheath
An image of a pair of scissors with a matching sheath. The scissors have gilded handles, a screw pivot point, and an asymmetrical point type. The sheath is partially gilded white metal.
Name/Title
ScissorsEntry/Object ID
2025.2.5Tags
1800s, germany, gilded, sheath, asymmetrical point, screw, nuremberg, carbonDescription
A pair of German carbon scissors with gilded handles. The pivot point is a screw and the point type is asymmetrical. A matching sheath made of partially gilded white metal with acanthus decoration in relief. On one side of the sheath is a medallion containing the head of a man wearing a crown; on the other side is a medallion containing a shield.Cataloged By
studygroup@scissornet.orgCategory
Scissors