Scissors

About Antique and Vintage Scissors

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.


Interviews & Articles

An Interview With Antique Sewing Machine Collector Harry Berzack

I work for a sewing machine distribution company that was started by my late father. We mainly distribute ind… [more]

An Interview With Antique Sewing Thimble Collector Sue Gowan

My husband, Mike, used to buy me pieces of china. One day he bought me a Jasperware blue Wedgwood thimble and… [more]

An Interview on Vintage Fashion, Sewing, and Aprons with Author Amy Karol

I think I started collecting vintage aprons seriously probably in 1991, my first year of college. I was an ab… [more]

Guest Column: Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns

Paper sewing patterns were first manufactured in the middle of the 1800s. These first paper patterns were des… [more]



Best of the Web (“Hall of Fame”)

The NeedleBar

The NeedleBar

A rich site showcasing the passion of a group of antique sewing machine collectors from around the globe. Features … [read review or visit site]

Sewing Machine Collector

Sewing Machine Collector

Geoff and Norma Dickens' reference site on vintage toy sewing machines from the late 1800s. Browse the images alpha… [read review or visit site]

Vintage Patterns

Vintage Patterns

Looking for some vintage patterns or style ideas? This Flickr photo pool, a group effort, showcases a huge collecti… [read review or visit site]

Thimbleselect of Australia

Thimbleselect of Australia

Sue Gowan's impressive thimbles reference database. Using the left-side navigation, choose 'Learn More About' and s… [read review or visit site]

Sensibility Vintage Images

Sensibility Vintage Images

An extensive collection of photos and ephemera illustrating changing fashion styles from 1795 to 1959. Includes por… [read review or visit site]


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Fabulous Ornate Antique English Steel Scissors * C1850$152.50 Ends Monday 7 bids 45 watchers
Antique Hallmarked Sterling Silver Sewing Scissors $49.85 Ends Sunday 1 bid 21 watchers
Asprey London Victorian Cut Steel Nail File Scissors$44.29 Ends Sunday 5 bids 18 watchers
Vintage Sewing Case - Book Shape - Luna Scissors$34.90 Ends Monday 3 bids 25 watchers
Exquisite 4 Piece Scissors Set In Leather Case$31.01 Ends Sunday 13 bids 9 watchers
Victorian Sterling Silver Embroidery Scissors Nr $29.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 6 watchers
Remarkable Steel Persian Scissors$28.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 10 watchers
Superb Ornate Victorian Scissors In Brass Sheath 1880$26.59 Ends in 15 hours 2 bids 14 watchers
Antique Sterling Silver Embroidery Scissors * Circa1900$25.00 Ends Monday 5 bids 42 watchers
Rare Antique Scissors Advertising Star Brand Shoe Aafa$20.70 Ends Sunday 2 bids 7 watchers
Rare 1800s Mother Of Pearl Nut Grape Scissors Gold$19.99 Ends in 21 hours 1 bid 12 watchers
Collection Of 16 Assorted Antique Sewing Scissors$16.60 Ends Monday 1 bid 8 watchers
Antique Victorian Gothic Pierced Steel Sewing Scissors$16.60 Ends Sunday 1 bid 12 watchers
Antique Gutta Percha Needle Case Scissors & Stiletto$12.66 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 20 watchers
Cutco Scissors 8 Inch Made In Usa Chrome$11.49 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 5 watchers
Silver Sewing Tool Set Winders Scissor Thimble Needle$10.95 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 28 watchers
"lot" 6 Scissors/2 Stork-2 Fromm/2 Goody Trim 61/2"$10.75 Ends Sunday 4 bids 1 watcher
Vintage Gold Plated Toledo Sewing Scissors$10.50 Ends Sunday 7 bids 5 watchers
Vintage Florian Pinker Rolling Pinking Shears W Box$9.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 6 watchers
Large Vintage Scissors Over 18 Inches !$9.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid 2 watchers
Wiss Scissors In Case-great Condition!$9.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 3 watchers
Old Sterling Sewing Scissors Strawberry Pincushion$9.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 9 watchers
3 Gold Plated Italian Stork Scissors$9.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique Antique Steel Embroidery Scissors C1900$8.29 Ends Monday 2 bids 10 watchers
Small Vintage Ornate Scissors Tell Germany$7.60 Ends Sunday 2 bids 3 watchers
"lot" 25 Scissors/5 Stork-20 Mixed Folding$5.64 Ends Sunday 4 bids 1 watcher
Vintage Clayton Buttonhole Scissors Made In Germany$5.24 Ends in 14 hours 2 bids 3 watchers
Wiss "professional" Pinking Shears # Cb9$4.99 Ends in 20 hours 1 bid 1 watcher
Keen Kutter German Sewing Scissors$3.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 8 watchers
2 Ntsa Stork Scissors- Italy Mundial$1.99 Ends in 15 hours 4 bids 1 watcher
Antique Figural Bird Scissors$1.26 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 6 watchers
Jason Brand Children's Scissors$0.99 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid
Vintage 9" Wiss Pinking Shears Scissors Box-nr!$0.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 3 watchers

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