Most of the sewing related antiques you will find on this and our other Sewing Accessories pages originated from Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan, and were part two large and diverse antique sewing collections we are handling on consignment. This is the first time most of these pieces have been out on the market in many years.
Ladies
Antique Silver Folding Pocket Knives
The smallest one is
marked "Germany" with a crown logo as well as "Sterling 825 Fine". It
has two small blades. The one on the left is also marked Germany and sterling, and has a maker name but the blades are a bit corroded and it is hard to read. One of the "blades" is actually a nail file.
The largest one is gorgeous, with lovely engraving on the blade, and the back side is monogrammed "Emma". It could be sterling or plate---I could not find a mark.
Left ....... Good ....... $45.00 VM-Knife-1
Bottom......... Good ......... $30.00 VM-Knife-2 SOLD!
Right......... Very Good ......... $85.00 VM-Knife-3
Ivory
Handled Antique Folding Scissors
These antique scissors have folding
ivory handles so they can easily be tucked away into a pocket or purse.
They are marked "Patent", and the beveled edge of the blades are actually files
so they double in purpose. Be sure to look at all the pictures to see
them folded up.
Very Good ......... $145.00
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5 Pairs of Vintage "Stork" Scissors
These stork shaped scissors are each a little different. It was a
popular design that worked well for needlework tasks. The two brass
plated ones on the left are marked "Italy". The little one must
have been for a charm bracelet or necklace, and it is actually operable.
The fourth one is unmarked but appears to have good age to it and is in
original nickel plate finish. The last one is marked "Berkshire
Cutlery Works Germany", which would make it pre-date WWII, and looks to
have originally been brass plated as well though much of the finish has
worn off.
From left to right:
#1 and #2 ........ Very Good ......... $10.00 each
#3 ............ Very Good ...............$10.00
#4 ...............Very Good .............$25.00
#5 .............. Very Good ...........$15.00
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3 Pairs of Antique
Sterling Handled Sewing Scissors
Each of these pairs of scissors are a little different.
Very Good ......... $35.00 each
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3 More Pairs of Antique Sewing Scissors
The variety of antique scissors to be collected is amazing. Here
are three more pairs.
From Left to right:
#1........Good ......... $10.00
#2..........Good ......... $20.00
#3...........Good ..........$20.00
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Unusual
"Take Down" Ladies' Scissor Kit
The case appears to be Bakelite or a similar
material, and has applied decoration. The tiny pair of scissors that fits inside has a tiny
threaded shaft that screws into the threaded hole in the case, making
for a handle. Very nice and very unusual!
Very Good ......... $95.00
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Unusual Pairs of Antique Scissors
These four pairs of scissors
will make a great start or added addition to an antique scissor or sewing tool
collection. The large pair on the left is patented and I imagine the patent
applies to the screw mechanism that allows them to be taken apart and also lets
you adjust the tension between the cutting blades. It's a great idea as
I have had a lot of scissors that could have used this feature---and have you
ever tried sharpening a pair when they are together? But we don't have
to worry about that anymore---nowadays we just throw them out and buy a new
pair. The ornate brass pair has a decorative sheathe to cover the blades.
The next pair are a fairly simple pair of buttonhole cutting scissors.
The last pair are delicate tiny steel scissors.
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From Left to Right:
#1..............Very Good-Excellent ......... $45.00 VM-Scis-1
#2..............Good-Very Good ......... $75.00 VM-Scis-2 SOLD!
#3..............Very Good......... $15.00 VM-Scis-3
#4..............Very Good......... $25.00 VM-Scis-4
Early
Hallmarked Scissors in Silver Sheath and Set of Gold Handled Scissors
The pair of scissors in the middle is marked "J. Rogers & Son" and they
are hallmarked. I could not find a mark on the sheath---it looks to be
sterling, but no promises on that.The two gold handled ones are marked "Schnefel Bros. Germany" and are hallmarked. They are also marked "14K". They have a wonderful Art Nouveau logo inscribed on them and are likely for a ladies dresser set.
Gold ....... Excellent ....... $250.00 pr. VM-Scis-5 SOLD!
Silver with Sheath ........ Very Good ......... $75.00 VM-Scis-6
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