A pair of silver antique scissors with ornate, embossed handles and a matching decorative sheath, resting on a textured blue book. The scissors feature a pointed tip and circular finger loops, with a small chain attached to the handle.

1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique

£225.00
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A pair of silver antique scissors with ornate, embossed handles and a matching decorative sheath, resting on a textured blue book. The scissors feature a pointed tip and circular finger loops, with a small chain attached to the handle.
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  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • A pair of silver antique scissors with ornate, embossed handles and a matching decorative sheath, resting on a textured blue book. The scissors feature a pointed tip and circular finger loops, with a small chain attached to the handle.
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  • A rectangular book with a textured blue cover featuring a dark blue leather-like spine and edges. Resting on the book is a pair of silver-toned antique metal scissors with ornate, engraved handles and a matching decorative metal sheath with a chain.
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  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
  • 1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique
1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique

1900 Sterling Silver Chatelaine Scissors, Birmingham Hallmarked, Antique

£225.00
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Description
There is a distinct, quiet power in the act of severing a thread or cutting a cord.

In an era where a person's tools were kept close at hand, chatelaine scissors were an essential, everyday companion, equal parts functional utility and wearable art.

Housed in a heavy, intricately detailed sterling silver sheath, this pair of antique shears looks and feels like a tiny, ornate scabbard. Complete with what appears to be its original scissors and suspension chain, this piece is a tactile connection to history.

Whether clipped to a heavy chain as a functional, protective talisman or resting on your desk as a dark academia styling piece, it grounds your space with immediate historical weight.

The Particulars:
- The Artifact: A vintage pair of chatelaine scissors complete with an ornate sterling silver sheath.
- The Details: The silver scabbard features deep, sweeping repoussé detailing that catches the light and shadow perfectly. It retains its suspension chain and original shears.
- The Markings: Stamped with the walking lion for sterling silver, the long closed Chester’s Assay Office mark, and the date letter R for 1900.
- The Curation: Shadow and Silver Collection.
- The State: Excellent vintage condition. The silver has developed a beautiful, natural dark patina in the recesses, highlighting the intricate pattern, and the scissors sit securely within the case.

Arrives carefully wrapped and securely packaged in its own treasure coffin to ensure these dark curiosities make it safely to your personal vault.

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