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Large French Antique Sterling Silver Handled Scissors C1900 France
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Large French Antique Sterling Silver Handled Scissors C1900 France

1900 - 1920
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A rare set of French sterling silver handled scissors. They are hallmarked with the French 950 standard Minerva Head mark and the makers mark being ES. They have been superbly designed having sterling silver handles and steel blades. They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, need sharpening if to be used. They measure approx. 6 inches (15.2cm) long by over 2 inches (5.2cm) across the handles and they weigh 42 grams. Superbly made very high quality rare examples.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Handled Scissors to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09642914
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Minerva head mark in an octagonal punch: French first standard silver.
Makers mark inside a lozenge outline: standard French silversmiths punch.
Slotted pivot screw through the steel blades: hand-assembled cutlery work.
Darkening in the chased leaf recesses: decades of gentle handling.

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.

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SA1234702
Dealers Internal Reference
76/40/56
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Description
A rare set of French sterling silver handled scissors. They are hallmarked with the French 950 standard Minerva Head mark and the makers mark being ES. They have been superbly designed having sterling silver handles and steel blades.
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They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs, need sharpening if to be used.
The Silver Squirrel

They measure approx. 6 inches (15.2cm) long by over 2 inches (5.2cm) across the handles and they weigh 42 grams. Superbly made very high quality rare examples.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Handled Scissors to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09642914
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Minerva head mark in an octagonal punch: French first standard silver.
Makers mark inside a lozenge outline: standard French silversmiths punch.
Slotted pivot screw through the steel blades: hand-assembled cutlery work.
Darkening in the chased leaf recesses: decades of gentle handling.

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.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234702
Dealers Internal Ref
76/40/56
The Silver Squirrel
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Archive I Antique French scissors featuring ornate sterling silver handles decorated with relief foliage motifs and tapered steel blades.

Large French Antique Sterling Silver Handled Scissors C1900 France

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Antique French scissors featuring ornate sterling silver handles decorated with relief foliage motifs and tapered steel blades.
LARGE FRENCH ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER HANDLED SCISSORS c1900 FRANCE
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Antique French scissors featuring ornate sterling silver handles decorated with relief foliage motifs and tapered steel blades.
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  • ObjectScissors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBelle Epoque
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Steel
  • ColourSilver, Dark Grey
  • MotifsRelief foliage, Beaded trim, Tapered steel blades

These French Belle Epoque scissors date from around 1900 and are manufactured from sterling silver and steel with silver and dark grey tones. The ornate handles display relief foliage motifs, beaded trim, and looped finger rings, while the dark steel blades taper to fine points and fasten with a visible screw near the pivot. Hallmarks stamped on the metal indicate the French 950 standard Minerva Head alongside maker initials ES. The silver surfaces show delicate decorative chasing and crisp mouldings, contrasting with the patinated steel blades. They measure 15.2 cm long by 5.2 cm across the handles. In a modern interior, this item suits placement on an office desk as a decorative writing accessory or desk ornament. Collectors of vanity items and sewing tools will find it a practical addition to a curated study or display cabinet. Handling requires care as the blades require sharpening for actual cutting work. The compact proportions allow placement among desk accessories, stationery trays, or within a cabinet showcasing period metalwork.

FAQs

French antique sterling silver scissors are late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century cutting implements featuring ornate sterling silver handles mounted onto steel blades, commonly used for needlework, embroidery, or desk tasks.

These items typically feature sterling silver handles attached to high-carbon steel blades, ensuring both structural strength and visual ornament.

Authentic French silver pieces generally feature French hallmarks such as the Minerva head punch mark, along with steel blades showing light age-related surface oxidisation.

They can be displayed on an office desk atop a leather blotter, arranged inside a glass display cabinet, or styled alongside antique books and writing accessories.

Steel blades should be wiped with a small amount of mineral oil to prevent oxidation, while silver handles should be polished gently with a dry microfibre silver cloth.
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