Lot 217: Estimate £30-£50

A pair of early 20th Century folding scissors with mother of pearl handles, inset with nail files, together with a pair of German needlework scissors with Gothic handles in a green leather case and a pair of steel scissors missing the decoration to the handles, S/D. (3)

Condition report
Mother of pearl scissors, open well and look to be in good order. The Gothic scissors have patches of rust and the steel scissors are missing what looks to have been either tortoishell or simulated tortoishell to the handles, only a small piece remains.

Ask a specialist

Will Farmer
Director

Contact & bio

Other lots of interest


Want to see more like this?

Tell us your areas of interest and sign up for auction emails tailored to your requirements.

Register now