Accession Number

2008.005.019.002a-b

Alternate Name

kit, needlework; sheath, scissor

Description

a. Elaborately ornamented silver embroidery scissors. Handles have a scroll like pattern which continues up to the pivot. The blades taper to very pointed tips. b. short silver sheath that covers only the blades of the scissor. On both sides of the case in the centre is a diamond shaped cartouche.

History of Use

The donor was a collector of needlework items and donated this to Craigdarroch as part of a large bequest of sewing tools. 

Dimensions

10 x 4.5 cm

Material

Metal, silver