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Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Silver Chatelaine Scissors to the Victorian era.
The Chatelaine case is English and made in the rococo style. The tapering body has a vacant cartouche to both sides and is finished with loops to the shoulders for the attaching chain. A wonderful collector's item for the sewing enthusiast, with a practical use. Dimensions below.
Postage and Packing :- £10.00 UK
£18.00 Europe
£24.00 Outside Europe
Condition :- Excellent, with no holes or splits to the silver. The scissors have blemishes associated with steel that has been in use for many years and commensurate with age.
Hallmarks :- Scissors are unmarked but test as silver and the sheath has clear and readable hallmarks.
Date :- Birmingham 1897.
Maker :- Nathan & Hayes.
Length :- 9.8 cms.
Width :- 3.6 cms.
Depth :- 1 cm.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Silver Chatelaine Scissors to the Victorian era.
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A Collectable Pair of Victorian Silver Chatelaine Scissors & Case
