Snips

Object/Artifact

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Snips: An image of a pair of folding snips with decorated silver handles. The snips are open.
Snips

An image of a pair of folding snips with decorated silver handles. The snips are open.

Name/Title

Snips

Entry/Object ID

2025.5.72

Tags

snips, silver, germany, carbon, screw, folding

Description

A pair of folding snips with silver handles. Made in Germany, marked 'GERMANY', 'STERLING', and 'Compliments of The Home Insurance Co, N.Y.'

Cataloged By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Category

Snips

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

ebay

Notes

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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Handles

Transcription

STERLING and 'Compliments of The Home Insurance Co N.Y.'

Location

Above pivot point

Transcription

GERMANY

Material

Carbon, Silver

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

January 15, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

January 15, 2025