Not one sewing kit, housewife or work bag is complete without a pair of scissors within. Whatever did we do before they came to be? Scissors as we know them today (two metal arms pinned together) were invented in the 10th century, having evolved from bronze age pincers of metal bent in a U shape which worked with a kind of spring action.

Buttonhole Scissors
     Our mid 19th century reproduction buttonhole scissors of high quality steel under a bright silver finish are adjustable, with notched blade and brass set screw, allowing precise slits within end tacks but preventing accidental cuts through them.

#540-45, Buttonhole Scissors, approx. 4 1/2" long    $19.75 ea.

Embroidery Scissors
     Our embroidery scissors are made of long lasting nickel plated carbon steel - an excellent value - in a handy size for clipping threads. Sharp pointed blades are slim for reaching tight spaces. The handles of #541 are fretworked to resemble 19th century originals, featuring gold plate above the silver blades as a guard against corrosion. #542 has a decorative shape reminiscent of 18th century styles.


#541-35, Fretwork Embroidery Scissors    $12.00 each
 approx. 3 3/4" long, Gold plated handles



#542-375, Embroidery Scissors,18th Century Style   $12.00 each
 approx. 3 3 /4" long, Gold plated handles

#542-100, Bud & Boughs Embroidery Scissors   $12.00 each
 approx. 3 3/4" long, Gold plated handles.

#542-625, Single Scroll Embroidery Scissors   $12.00 each
 approx. 3 5/8" long , Gold plated handles.

     Figural scissors become all the rage from the 1840's on through the Civil War to the 1900's. There were numerous styles, but the stork and rooster seem to be the most popular. These Rooster Scissors are a quality tool and as distinctive as any we've found. And unlike a real rooster we promise they won't wake you up 1st thing in the morning!

#543-39 , Rooster Scissors, with Gold handles, approx. 3, 5/8" long    $12.00 each  Sorry, Rooster Scissors Temp. Out of Stock