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Antique German Brass Scissors with Ornate Case – Embossed Scrollwork Design

Antique German Brass Scissors with Ornate Case – Embossed Scrollwork Design

Regular price $185.00 USD
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Exquisitely crafted and richly detailed, this antique pair of German scissors is a striking example of 19th to early 20th-century European metalwork—where beauty met everyday function in the most elegant fashion. Featuring embossed scrollwork along the brass handles, the scissors are as decorative as they are practical, with a timeless design that echoes the refinement of a bygone era.

The steel blades, precisely shaped and still aligned with care, bear the engraved mark “Germany,” attesting to their origin and fine craftsmanship. This marriage of durable steel and ornate brass creates a piece that is both utilitarian and artistically captivating.

Completing the set is the original matching brass case, equally adorned with ornate detailing. The case fits the scissors snugly, its form and embellishment serving not just to protect, but to showcase the piece as a treasured object—perhaps once part of a lady’s sewing kit or a gentleman’s writing desk.

Whether displayed in a cabinet of curiosities, added to a collection of fine tools, or gifted to a lover of historic design, this exquisite pair of scissors is a beautiful reminder of the elegance once afforded even to the simplest of tools.

Origin: Germany
Material: Brass and steel
Markings: Engraved “Germany” on blade
Includes: Scissors and matching embossed brass case
Design: Ornate scrollwork in high relief
Condition: Excellent antique condition with light age-related patina
Dimensions: 9.5"x2.5"

Low stock: 1 left

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