Scissors with Sheath

Scissors with sheath: An image of a desk set comprising a leather sheath, a pair of scissors, and a letter opener. The handle of the scissors is gilt, the pivot point is a screw, and the point type is clipped.
Scissors with sheath

An image of a desk set comprising a leather sheath, a pair of scissors, and a letter opener. The handle of the scissors is gilt, the pivot point is a screw, and the point type is clipped.

Name/Title

Scissors with Sheath

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.75

Tags

1900s, germany, gilded, screw, clipped point, desk, kismet

Description

A desk set comprising a leather sheath, a pair of scissors, and a letter opener. Made in Germany, marked 'KISMET'. The handle is gilt, pivot type is a screw, point type is clipped.

Use

Desk scissors

Cataloged By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Category

Desk Scissors, Scissors

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

ebay

Notes

Images downloaded from eBay auction page (nceantiqueswntd) on 16th February 2022.

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1949

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Above pivot point

Transcription

KISMET (one side); GERMANY (other side).

Dimensions

Length

240 mm

Material

Leather, Gilt

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

January 15, 2025