Scissors
Scissors
An image of a pair of sewing scissors with silver handles decorated with embossed scrolls. The pivot point is a screw, the point type is pointed.
Name/Title
ScissorsEntry/Object ID
2025.5.62Tags
1800s, providence, america, carbon, pointed, screw, silver, sewing, foster and baileyDescription
A pair of silver handled American sewing scissors made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, Rhode Island. The pivot point is a screw, and the point type is pointed. Full description taken from eBay auction page: "These little antique sterling silver handled scissors have embossed scrolls on the shanks and bows. They are not marked but test solid sterling silver. The blades are marked "F & B" on one side and "Germany"on the other. They were made by Foster & Bailey of Providence, RI. American silver manufacturers in this era bought their blades from Germany."Use
SewingCataloged By
studygroup@scissornet.orgCategory
Scissors, Sewing Scissors