Do you have a collection of vintage scissors?
I’m going to be talking about collecting vintage scissors and why you might want to think about starting a collection. All of the examples you’ll see here today are in my personal collection–kind of an accidental one that has taken on a life of its own, LOL.
What kind of scissors are used for embroidery?
WASA refers to a particular company in Solingen that has been manufacturing scissors for at least a century. This dainty, 2 1/2″ pair, likely used for embroidery, is one of my favorites. I love its curves and how over-sized its finger holes appear. They are marked “Germany” on one side and “Western Shear Co.” on the other.
When did they start using cross bladed scissors?
Cross bladed scissors as we know them, date to the first century, but did not become commonly used until the Middle Ages. Through the 1700’s rivets were used to connect the blades (as seen above), after that, screws.
Where did the blue handled scissors come from?
Therefore, this blue handled pair are not scissors, they are shears. The mark on this pair of scissors reads “Schnefel Bros. Germany” on one side and “La Cross, Newark, NJ” on the other. Finally, a name we all know and love (!). Founded in 1903, Schenfel Bros. initially produced surgical instruments, almost exclusively.
I’m going to be talking about collecting vintage scissors and why you might want to think about starting a collection. All of the examples you’ll see here today are in my personal collection–kind of an accidental one that has taken on a life of its own, LOL.
What kind of scissors are made out of?
Made from ultra-sharp stainless steel, these compact scissors allow for precise snips flush against fabric. Made from ultra-sharp stainless steel, these compact scissors allow for precise snips flush against fabric. . .
Cross bladed scissors as we know them, date to the first century, but did not become commonly used until the Middle Ages. Through the 1700’s rivets were used to connect the blades (as seen above), after that, screws.
Therefore, this blue handled pair are not scissors, they are shears. The mark on this pair of scissors reads “Schnefel Bros. Germany” on one side and “La Cross, Newark, NJ” on the other. Finally, a name we all know and love (!). Founded in 1903, Schenfel Bros. initially produced surgical instruments, almost exclusively.
