Ornate Antique Steel Stork Embroidery Scissors Italian Circa 1880
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OrnateAntique Steel Stork Embroidery Scissors Italian* Circa 1880 Thesewonderfully ornate steel scissors have fancypierced & scrolling bows and shanks and are unusually small forscissors in this style, 3 3/4" long. They'reItalian from the famous steelmakingCampobasso region and date to c. 1870-1890. They'recompletelyhand made and filed and the handwork and engraving on both sides isbeautifully done.The blades are tight with sharp points an...d they cut very well. Thecondition of the steel is excellent with no rust or damage.
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