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Scissors
Fancy 19th-century scissors, often embellished with silver and gold decoration, have been collected for years. Now, collectors are discovering the affordable charms of plainer, more humble scissors of the era. Stripped of embellishments, these scissors have a graphic beauty that reveals a unique sculptural simplicity.
These simple 19th-century scissors come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, which adds to their interest. They include examples made for professional and trade workers, such as doctors, tailors, and barbers, as well as those made for household uses, including sewing and food preparation. All are made of steel; most originate in England, Germany, and the United States. Until the end of the century, few were marked with a manufacturer’s name or a country of origin, and they can be difficult to date precisely. Most scissors made prior to 1800 tend to be very simple and plain, in strong contrast to the sculptural or highly decorated examples made later.
These simple 19th-century scissors come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, which adds to their interest. They include examples made for professional and trade workers, such as doctors, tailors, and barbers, as well as those made for household uses, including sewing and food preparation. All are made of steel; most originate in England, Germany, and the United States. Until the end of the century, few were marked with a manufacturer’s name or a country of origin, and they can be difficult to date precisely. Most scissors made prior to 1800 tend to be very simple and plain, in strong contrast to the sculptural or highly decorated examples made later.
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