Lot 234: Sold for £400 hammer

Estimate £350-£400

A late 19th Century hallmarked silver triple scissor case of tapering triangular form decorated flowers and scrolls, the hinged lid with vacant cartouche opening to reveal a silk and velvet lined interior with three pairs graduated steel scissors, Birmingham 1892, Henry Matthews, length 15cm.

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There is a small dent to the very base and light scratching to back. The silk lining to the interior is slightly freyed at the edges. The larger pair of scissors have some minor rust marks to the loops.

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