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Unusual Antique Commemorative Bronze & Steel Ship Launch Shears – Ss Victorian, June 1900
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Unusual Antique Commemorative Bronze & Steel Ship Launch Shears – Ss Victorian, June 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 September 2025 · Kingsdown Antiques
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Description

An extraordinary piece of maritime and ceremonial history, these decorative shears were specially made for the christening of the SS Victorian, launched on June 25th, 1900. Crafted from bronze and steel and housed in their original velvet-lined presentation case, this pair of shears bears a personalized engraved plaque: "SS Victorian Launched June 25th 1900 by Miss Doris Hill".

Measurements:

Length: 6 1/4" (approx. 16cm)

Measurements of box:

Height: 3/4" (approx. 3cm)

Width: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Depth: 2 3/4" (approx. 7cm)

Total weight: 150g

In good condition – Some expected surface wear and minor patina consistent with its 120+ year age. The shears remain structurally sound and beautifully preserved in their original box. Unfortunately, the clasp on the box is broken and therefore the box doesn’t close.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Antique Launch Shears to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1146605
Dealers Internal Reference
P51302
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Description
An extraordinary piece of maritime and ceremonial history, these decorative shears were specially made for the christening of the SS Victorian, launched on June 25th, 1900. Crafted from bronze and steel and housed in their original velvet-lined presentation case, this pair of shears bears a personalized engraved plaque: "SS Victorian Launched June 25th 1900 by Miss Doris Hill".
fig 1. An antique bronze and steel commemorative ship launch shear with intricate engravings and pointed blades.
fig 1. Unusual Antique Commemorative Bronze & Steel Ship Launch Shears – Ss Victorian, June 1900

Measurements:

Length: 6 1/4" (approx. 16cm)

Measurements of box:

Height: 3/4" (approx. 3cm)

Width: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Depth: 2 3/4" (approx. 7cm)

Total weight: 150g

In good condition – Some expected surface wear and minor patina consistent with its 120+ year age. The shears remain structurally sound and beautifully preserved in their original box. Unfortunately, the clasp on the box is broken and therefore the box doesn’t close.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Antique Launch Shears to the 1900s.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146605
Dealers Internal Ref
P51302
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An antique bronze and steel commemorative ship launch shear with intricate engravings and pointed blades.
Unusual Antique Commemorative Bronze & Steel Ship Launch Shears – SS Victorian, June 1900
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An antique bronze and steel commemorative ship launch shear with intricate engravings and pointed blades.
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  • ObjectDecorative Scissors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBronze, Steel
  • ColourBronze and Grey
  • MotifsEngraved feather pattern, Openwork handle design, Crossbar detailing
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Ship launch shears or ribbon-cutting scissors were traditionally crafted as commemorative presentation pieces used by dignitaries to sever the ceremonial cord during vessel launchings.

These ceremonial objects were typically forged from steel for functional cutting edges, combined with cast bronze, brass, or gilt metal handles featuring elaborate decorative motifs.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate hand-chased or cast detailing, specific engraved dates or ship names, and natural age-related patination on the metal surfaces.

Displaying such items within a glass-topped display case, on a dedicated stand, or flat on a desk allows their intricate craftsmanship and historical narrative to serve as a focal point.

Preserve the metal by keeping it in a stable, low-humidity environment, avoiding abrasive polishes that remove historic patination, and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly if protection is required.
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