Post-medieval Iron Hand-forged hinge scissors - Post-Medieval hand-wrought iron scissor - 21.2 cm
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Post‑Medieval hand‑wrought iron scissor dating to the 17th/18th century, made of iron, with conserved working condition, dimensions 21.2 × 9.2 × 3.9 cm and weight 213 g, authentic/original.
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This hand-forged iron hinge-cutting shear dates from the 17th/18th century. Around the 17th century, the hinge-cutting shear established its definitive dominance in the Netherlands, largely replacing the much older 'nip shear' (or bracket shear with a sprung rear part).
Dimensions: 21.2 x 9.2 x 3.9 cm
Weight: 213.36 g
Condition: conserved - working state
Primitive pivot pin: The coarse, protruding pin with which the two blades are riveted together is characteristic of local forging work from the 17th and 18th centuries. Only from the late 18th century (with the early Industrial Revolution from around 1760) did screws and flat rivets become standard.
Unpolished wrought iron: The shear is not cast or machine-rolled, but hammered by a smith into shape by hand from a single piece of iron.
Robust asymmetry: If you look closely at the finger holes, you can see the subtle inequalities that belong to pure handcraft.
Shipping method: this lot is excellently packaged for shipment via DHL or UPS through Catawiki's smart shipping
This hand-forged iron hinge-cutting shear dates from the 17th/18th century. Around the 17th century, the hinge-cutting shear established its definitive dominance in the Netherlands, largely replacing the much older 'nip shear' (or bracket shear with a sprung rear part).
Dimensions: 21.2 x 9.2 x 3.9 cm
Weight: 213.36 g
Condition: conserved - working state
Primitive pivot pin: The coarse, protruding pin with which the two blades are riveted together is characteristic of local forging work from the 17th and 18th centuries. Only from the late 18th century (with the early Industrial Revolution from around 1760) did screws and flat rivets become standard.
Unpolished wrought iron: The shear is not cast or machine-rolled, but hammered by a smith into shape by hand from a single piece of iron.
Robust asymmetry: If you look closely at the finger holes, you can see the subtle inequalities that belong to pure handcraft.
Shipping method: this lot is excellently packaged for shipment via DHL or UPS through Catawiki's smart shipping
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/timeframe
17e / 18e eeuw
Name of object
Hand-forged hinge scissors - Post-Medieval hand-wrought iron scissor
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
See attached photos / description (condition)
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
21.2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1971
Width
9.2 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
Depth
3.9 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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