A Charles II silver scissor case,
with maker's mark of W.I with a fish above, circa 1680,
finely engraved with cherubs, and foliate scroll decoration, the tapering stem with hatched diaper decoration, steel push button opening, with a pair of later scissors, length 9.5cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.
Purchased from Phillips, London, 26 February 1986.
