Scissors - 18kt gold

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Elegant late 19th‑century embroidery scissors with a finely decorated 18 kt yellow gold handle and steel blades, made in France, measuring 9 cm long, 3 cm wide and 0.3 cm thick, and weighing 8 g.

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Elegant fine embroidery or sewing scissors, characterized by a refined yellow gold handle delicately decorated with vegetal and ornamental relief motifs.

The blades are made of steel and retain the typical appearance of high-quality work tools intended for toiletry and sewing sets from the late nineteenth century.

The object features fine decorative workmanship and a compact size, typical of personal sewing and embroidery accessories.

Materials: gold and steel
Era: late 19th - early 20th century
Length: 9 cm
Width: 3 cm
Thickness: 0.3 cm
Total weight: 8 g
Hallmarks: present
Conditions: good overall condition, with normal signs of aging and use consistent with the age of the item.

Rare vintage accessory intended for collectors of antique sewing tools, toiletry items and small metalworking objects in precious metals.

acid test performed for 18 kt

Elegant fine embroidery or sewing scissors, characterized by a refined yellow gold handle delicately decorated with vegetal and ornamental relief motifs.

The blades are made of steel and retain the typical appearance of high-quality work tools intended for toiletry and sewing sets from the late nineteenth century.

The object features fine decorative workmanship and a compact size, typical of personal sewing and embroidery accessories.

Materials: gold and steel
Era: late 19th - early 20th century
Length: 9 cm
Width: 3 cm
Thickness: 0.3 cm
Total weight: 8 g
Hallmarks: present
Conditions: good overall condition, with normal signs of aging and use consistent with the age of the item.

Rare vintage accessory intended for collectors of antique sewing tools, toiletry items and small metalworking objects in precious metals.

acid test performed for 18 kt

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
8 g
Gold type
18kt gold
No. of items
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Gold, Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
0.3 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
ItalyVerified
1484
Objects sold
100%
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