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SCISSORS

Creator(s): Unknown (Goldsmith)

Currently in storage


About this object

The scissors have steel blades with gold handles composed of two rings attached to the blades by pieces carved in two color gold with flowers and scrolls.

Object name:
SCISSORS
Made from:
Gold -- steel
Made in:
France
Date made:
after 1798
Size:
7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
11.112.2
Class:
GOLD
Signature marks:
HALLMARKS Illegible mark [outside the loop]; illegible French maker's mark in a lozenge [on inside of one of the loop]
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973