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Antique Mid 19th C Silver Scissors and Sheath
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Antique Mid 19th C Silver Scissors and Sheath

19th century
Description

This pair of Continental sewing scissors have pointed blades finely made in steel and mounted with Rococo style silver handles together with the original protective silver sheath which is also cast in silver and decorated in the matching style with sprays of flowers and swags. Indistinctly marked but tests for silver. In good condition

Circa 1850

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Sewing Scissors to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 06819744
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Cast Rococo scrollwork and floral detail: 19th-century revival decoration.
Slotted screw pivot on the steel blades: mid to late 19th-century cutlers' construction.
Suspension loop at the sheath top: designed for hanging from a chatelaine.
Natural dark tarnishing in the relief recesses: undisturbed surface built up over decades.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA831392
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This pair of Continental sewing scissors have pointed blades finely made in steel and mounted with Rococo style silver handles together with the original protective silver sheath which is also cast in silver and decorated in the matching style with sprays of flowers and swags. Indistinctly marked but tests for silver. In good condition

Circa 1850

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Sewing Scissors to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 06819744
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Cast Rococo scrollwork and floral detail: 19th-century revival decoration.
Slotted screw pivot on the steel blades: mid to late 19th-century cutlers' construction.
Suspension loop at the sheath top: designed for hanging from a chatelaine.
Natural dark tarnishing in the relief recesses: undisturbed surface built up over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
3.5cm (1.38")
Depth
1.2cm (0.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA831392
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops.
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Archive I A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops.

Antique Mid 19th C Silver Scissors and Sheath

Archive II A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops. View IX
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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rbelcher
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A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops.
Antique mid 19th C Silver scissors and sheath
Ref: SA831392
A mid-19th-century silver scissor sheath featuring embossed floral scrollwork details holding a pair of silver scissors with oval finger loops.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSewing Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRococo scrollwork, Floral embossing, Oval finger loops, Repousse relief
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 3.5 cm (1 in) x D 1.2 cm (0 in)

This mid-19th-century Victorian sewing accessory comprises a pair of silver scissors housed within a protective silver sheath, styled in the Rococo manner around 1850. The silver construction exhibits a polished metallic silver tone with textured recesses highlighting the raised motifs. The sheath displays an elongated, pointed finial at the top, a curved profile, and elaborate repoussé relief decoration featuring embossed floral scrollwork and swags. The attached scissors incorporate oval finger loops with textured edging and detailed mouldings that echo the botanical ornamentation of the casing. The ensemble measures 8.5 cm high, 3.5 cm wide, and 1.2 cm deep. In a modern home, this decorative sewing implement serves as a functional piece or a display item on an office desk, vanity table, or collector's shelf. The compact dimensions allow it to sit neatly among stationery or writing instruments, while the intricate floral and scroll details provide a traditional aesthetic for period interiors. The pieces demonstrate period craftsmanship through hand-finished relief work and cast metal construction, presenting a portable addition to sewing tool collections.

FAQs

Silver accessories should be gently wiped with a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and treated with specialist silver foam only when heavily tarnished. Abrasive polishes should be avoided to preserve relief details and intentional surface patination.

These small decorative pieces are suited for display inside velvet-lined shadow boxes, curio cabinets, or arranged on small desk trays alongside leather-bound books and vintage writing equipment.

Authentic pieces generally display hallmark stamps indicating the silver purity, maker, and year of manufacture. Additionally, signs of natural age, such as slight oxidisation in recessed areas and gentle wear around high-relief scrollwork, indicate genuine period craftsmanship.

Victorian silver sheaths were predominantly constructed from sterling or continental silver using techniques such as repousse, embossing, and chasing. Internal linings were often made of velvet or card to hold the steel scissor blades securely without causing dullness.

Chatelaine scissors were small sewing implements attached to a decorative belt hook worn at the waist by women in the 19th century. Stored inside protective sheaths, they allowed immediate access to cutting tools for household needlework and daily tasks.
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