August 20, 2008
The Best of Antiques
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The first modern steel scissors were made in the late 1700's, and countless varieties have since been produced (some were given out as commemorative keepsakes at important gatherings and events). Sewing scissors, which can be recognized by their smaller blades and handles, are often packaged with other sewing accessories.
Collectors of vintage sewing items run the gamut from those who appreciate the engineering of early machines, to style-oriented folks who collect vintage patterns, to those who just want to sew. From iconic brands like Singer to great accessories like boxes and baskets, thimbles, pin cushions and scissors, there is something in vintage sewing for everybody.
Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha… [more]
Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti… [more]
Inspired by the French fashion magazine of the same name, this site offers fashion catalog covers and magazine illu… [more]
An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por… [more]
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Super Victorian Dagger / Scissors & Scabbard Thornhill $120.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Vintage Sewing Notions Store Display Giant Scissors$28.25 Ends in 14 hours 10 bids
Old Never Used Hyde 12" Scissors Estate Find Worth Look$20.50 Ends in 1 hour 4 bids
Sterling Silver Lattice Handle Scissors Hallmarked 1901$20.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
Antique Sterling Silver Embroidery Scissors * Hlmk1910$19.39 Ends Monday 4 bids
Primitive Hand-forged Scissors - Sca / Renaissance Fair$10.49 Ends Tuesday 2 bids
Vintage Cutco Button Hole Scissors Sewing Tailor$9.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique Silver Rooster Egg Cutter Scissors $9.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Victorian Antique Thimble Chinese Sewing Basket Scissor$9.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Early Rare Primitive Hand Forged Antique Scissors!~~wow$9.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Vintage German Hoffritz Ny Gold Wash Scissor Set W/case$9.95 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Sterling Embroidery Scissors With Roses Germany Made$8.50 Ends Sunday 4 bids
Sewing Box 6 Thimbles 5 Scissors Buttons Loaded Estate$5.95 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Wasa Grape Pattern 6" Shear / Scissors -germany$5.24 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Vintage Wiss 9" Pinking Shears Scissors In Box Unused$4.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Abalone Brass Thimble, Scissor, & Abalone Shell Case$3.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Scrimshaw Handmade Etui Sewing Scissor Fob Thistle$3.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Scrimshaw Handmade Etui Sewing Scissor Fob Holly Spray$3.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Scrimshaw Handmade Etui Sewing Scissor Fob Dogwoods$3.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Scrimshaw Handmade Etui Sewing Scissor Fob Schooner$3.95 Ends Sunday 2 bids
Fancy Antique Victorian Steel Scissors~ornate~floral Nr$2.99 Ends Monday 1 bid
Antique Elephant Pin Cushion W/scissors And Tape Measur$1.00 Ends in 7 hours 2 bids
J. Wiss And Sons Scissors, Cutting Shears, Vintage$1.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vintage 1950's Child's Paperdoll Scissors 4 Pr.$0.99 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
Antique Scissors Black Iron &marked* Fly Tying Fishing $0.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid